Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality : Possibilities for Demo...

Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality : Possibilities for Democratic Schooling, Hardcover by Horsford, Sonya Douglass; Scott, Janelle T.; Anderson, Gary L., ISBN 1138930180, ISBN-13 9781138930186, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US"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 inculturally relevant advocacy and social justice theories. This timely volume tackles the origins and implications of growing accountability for educational leaders and reconsiders the role 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, 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"--