The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality av Sonya (Columbia University USA) Douglass, Janelle T. (University of California Berkeley US

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<p>In a context of increased politicization led by state and federal policymakers, corporate reformers, and for-profit educational organizations, <i>The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequality</i> explores a new vision for leading schools grounded in culturally relevant advocacy and social justice theories.</p><p>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. This fully revised second edition includes questions for discussion at the end of each chapter,