Handbook of Education Politics and Policy
This revised edition of the Handbook of Education Politics and Policy presents the latest research and theory on the most important topics within the field of the politics of education. Well-known scholars in the fields of school leadership, politics, policy, law, finance, and educational reform examine the institutional backdrop to our educational system, the political behaviors and cultural influences operating within schools, and the ideological and philosophical positions that frame discussions of educational equity and reform.
In its second edition, this comprehensive handbook has been updated to capture recent developments in the politics of education, including Race to the Top and the Common Core State Standards, and to address the changing role politics play in shaping and influencing school policy and reform. Detailed discussions of key topics touch upon important themes in educational politics, helping leaders understand issues of innovation, teacher evaluation, tensions between state and federal lawmakers over new reforms and testing, and how to increase student achievement. Chapter authors also provide suggestions for improving the political behaviors of key educational groups and individuals with the hope that an understanding of political goals, governance processes, and policy outcomes may contribute to ongoing school reform.
Bruce S. Cooper is a retired Professor of Educational Leadership in the Fordham University Graduate School of Education, USA.
James G. Cibulka is President of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and former dean of the College of Education at the University of Kentucky, USA.
Lance D. Fusarelli is Professor of Educational Leadership and Educational Policy at North Carolina State University, USA.