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Demythologizing Educational Reforms: Responses to the Political and Corporate Takeover of Education (Routledge Research in Education Policy and Politics) - Hardcover

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9780415735551: Demythologizing Educational Reforms: Responses to the Political and Corporate Takeover of Education (Routledge Research in Education Policy and Politics)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415735556 ISBN 13: 9780415735551
Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Synopsis

There are dozens of myths surrounding educational reform today, maintaining the school’s role in economic competitiveness, the deficiency of teachers, the benefits of increased testing, and the worthiness of privatization. In this volume, the editors argue that this discussion has been co-opted to reflect the values and worldviews of special interest groups such as elites in power, politicians, corporate educational foundations, and the media. Prominent educational writers tackle contemporary issues such as neoliberalism, suburban schooling, charter schools and parental involvement. They expose the "logic behind the talk" and critically examine these problematic beliefs to uncover meaningful improvements in education which are better grounded in the social, economic, political and educational realities of contemporary society.

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About the Author

Arthur T. Costigan is Associate Professor of Education at Queens College, City University of New York, USA.

Leslee Grey is Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations, Secondary Education and Youth at Queens College, City University of New York, USA.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415735556
ISBN 13 
9780415735551
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
212
Editor
Costigan Arthur T., Grey Leslee