The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality: Possibilities for Democratic Schooling

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Sonya Douglass Horsford Janelle T. Scott

The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality

Possibilities for Democratic Schooling

Sonya Douglass Horsford, Janelle T. Scott, Gary L. Anderson (New York University, USA)

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Routledge
20 December 2018

Multicultural education; Organisation & management of education

Series: Educational Leadership for Equity and Diversity

In a context of increased politicization led by state and federal policymakers, corporate reformers, and for-profit educational organizations, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality explores a new vision for leading schools grounded in culturally relevant advocacy and social justice theories. This timely volume tackles the origins and implications of growing accountability for educational leaders and reconsiders the role that educational leaders should and can play in education policy and political processes. This book provides a critical perspective and analysis of today’s education policy landscape and leadership practice; explores the challenges and opportunities associated with teaching in and leading schools; and examines the structural, political, and cultural interactions among school principals, district leaders, and state and federal policy actors. An important resource for practicing and aspiring leaders, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality shares a theoretical framework and strategies for building bridges between education researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

By: Sonya Douglass Horsford, Janelle T. Scott, Gary L. Anderson (New York University, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 521g
ISBN: 9781138930193
ISBN 10: 1138930199
Series: Educational Leadership for Equity and Diversity
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 20 December 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents List of Figures, Tables, and Boxes Series Editor Introduction Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality Chapter 2 Critical Policy Analysis: Interrogating Process, Politics, and Power Chapter 3 Public Schools or Private Goods? The Politics of Choice, Markets, and Competition Chapter 4 National or Special Interests? Federal and State Education Policy and Reform Chapter 5 School District Governance and Education Leadership: A Shifting Landscape Chapter 6 Philanthropy, Donors, and Private Influence over Public Education Chapter 7 The New Professional: Teaching and Leading Under New Public Management Chapter 8 In Pursuit of Democratic Education Chapter 9 Building Power: Community Organizing, Student Empowerment, and Public Accountability Chapter 10 Reclaiming Democracy and the Transformative Power of Education: Possibilities for Democratic Schooling References Index

Sonya Douglass Horsford is Associate Professor of Education Leadership at Columbia University, USA. Janelle T. Scott is Associate Professor of Education Policy, Politics, and Leadership at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. Gary L. Anderson is Professor of Educational Leadership at New York University, USA.

Reviews for The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality: Possibilities for Democratic Schooling

Conceptually framed by critical policy analysis, this book presents an alternative to traditional education policy and politics texts by focusing on issues of power, voice, democratic participation, and the reproduction of inequality in the policymaking process. As importantly, through the narrative, discussion questions, and real-life case examples, the text lays out how educational leaders can disrupt this policy inequality at multiple levels...I am grateful all education preparation programs will have access to this text for their leadership and policy courses to further develop leaders for equity who truly make a difference. from the Series Editor Introduction by Colleen A. Capper, Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison