Schooling in a Democracy: Returning Education to the Public Service by Richard R

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COVID-19 has widened inequalities in schools and left the future uncertain. Richard Riddell argues that the increasingly narrow focus of education governance has made new thinking impossible and has degraded public life. Nevertheless, he highlights new possibilities for democratic behaviour and the opening up of schooling to all it serves.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

The COVID-19 pandemic has left inequalities in schools wider and uncertainty about the future greater. Now seems an appropriate time to think about the contribution schooling makes to the communities it serves and the country generally.However, drawing on his recent research, Richard Riddell argues that the increasingly narrow focus of Education governance after 20 years of reform has made new thinking impossible and has degraded public life.Nevertheless, he highlights new possibilities for democratic behaviour and the opening up of schooling to all it serves.

Author Biography

Richard Riddell has worked for over 40 years as a state schoolteacher, senior Local Authority Officer, consultant, head of education for an NGO and senior lecturer at Bath Spa University where he is now Visiting Research Fellow. An experienced author, this is his fourth book.

Table of Contents

1. The emptiness of English public policy2. Where it all begins: the tasks for Education and others3. Governance change in England4. Middle tier functioning, standards, places and school ecosystems5. But society won't wait: the communities around the school and the role of local government6. More muddle: English Education's unstable assemblage7. Wider parallels: limitations at the top8. The construction of central governments that find it all too difficult9. Re-democratising and re-politicising10. Conclusion: Beginning to return English schooling to the public service

Review

"This insider's view of English school governance provides scope and depth that is rare and much-needed." Diane Reay, University of Cambridge"Recent education policy and governance in England has produced centralisation and a marked diminution of democratic accountability. In this important book, Riddell provides a well-informed diagnosis whilst also offering practical pointers for a public service that is redemocratised and responsive to local communities." David James, Cardiff University"A forensic and shocking account of the sad and sorry state of English education. Yet Riddell offers a possible and better future, one which understands school context and incorporates local democratic oversight. It is a book that will make you angry and hopeful. Shame on education policy makers who do not read it." Stephen J. Ball, University College London

Long Description

The Coronavirus Pandemic has left inequalities in schools wider and uncertainty about the future greater. Now seems an appropriate time to think about the contribution schooling makes to the communities it serves and the country generally. Richard Riddell argues that the increasingly narrow focus of Education governance after twenty years of reform has made new thinking impossible and has degraded public life. Nevertheless, he highlights new possibilities for democratic behaviour and the opening up of schooling to all it serves.

Feature

* Contains valuable insights from an educator with over forty years' experience in the state school system;* Features new interviews with senior leaders in education;* Provides practical suggestions for policy development and unique recommendations to develop regional structures for school improvement.

Details ISBN1447362934 Author Richard Riddell Short Title Schooling in a Democracy Pages 160 Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1447362934 ISBN-13 9781447362937 Format Paperback Subtitle Returning Education to the Public Service Publisher Bristol University Press Imprint Policy Press Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2023-02-06 NZ Release Date 2023-02-06 UK Release Date 2023-02-06 Alternative 9781447362920 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2023-02-05 DEWEY 379.42 Illustrations Not illustrated We've got this

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