Educational Policy, Reforms, and Change in the Middle East and North Africa: Towards Social Justice, Equity,...

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Khalid Arar (Texas State University, USA) Selahattin Turan (Bursa Uludağ University, Turkey)

Educational Policy, Reforms, and Change in the Middle East and North Africa

Towards Social Justice, Equity, and Political Inclusion

Khalid Arar (Texas State University, USA), Selahattin Turan (Bursa Uludağ University, Turkey), Mohammed Elmeski (Office of the Prime Minister, Morocco) , Seher İşcan (Pamukkale University)

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Routledge
19 November 2025

Regional studies; Social work; Educational strategies & policy; Organisation & management of education; Medicine

Series: Educational Policy and Leadership in the Middle East and North Africa

This timely, international volume presents case studies on the current landscape of educational policy and reform across the diverse and dynamic Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It reflects a broad spectrum of political, socio-economic, cultural, and governance contexts, shedding light on both shared trends and region-specific divergences.

MENA region contributors provide insights on how educational leaders and administrators address sociopolitical challenges while upholding a commitment to principles of social justice, equity, and political inclusion. The chapters explore the influence of recent political upheavals on local educational leadership and governance, presenting lessons learned in relation to geographic and culturally specific policymaking, reform strategies, and systemic transformation. This book also examines how political and socio-economic conditions affect educational reforms at national and subnational levels, recognizing how school leaders, parents, communities, and policymakers collectively shape innovation and meaningful change initiatives.

This book will be of particular interest to academics, postgraduate students, and researchers in the fields of educational leadership, administration, policy, and reform. It will also serve as a valuable resource for policymakers and education professionals engaged in leading and managing change in complex educational environments.

Edited by: Khalid Arar (Texas State University USA), Selahattin Turan (Bursa Uludağ University, Turkey), Mohammed Elmeski (Office of the Prime Minister, Morocco), Seher İşcan (Pamukkale University)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781032985770
ISBN 10: 1032985771
Series: Educational Policy and Leadership in the Middle East and North Africa
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 19 November 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Khalid Arar is Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the College of Education, Texas State University, USA. Selahattin Turan is Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the College of Education, Bursa Uludağ University, Türkiye. Mohammed Elmeski is a Senior Education Policy Advisor at the Office of the Prime Minister, Morocco. Seher İşcan is Assistant Professor of Educational Administration and Policy at Pamukkale University, Türkiye.