Policy Studies for Educational Leaders: An Introduction

This is the one and only general book on American educational policy. Unlike most trade books on this subject, it combines a strong theoretical and research base withpractical advice on what can be done. It promotes both intelligent reflection and intelligent action. Emphasizes state level policy-making. Provides a powerful combination—a solid theoretical base with practical recommendations. Contains a discussion of each stage of the policy process. For Educators and School Administrators.

This comprehensive book encourages future educational leaders to be proactive rather than reactive, and arms them with an understanding of educational policy and the important political theories upon which it is based. Coverage addresses theory, analysis, development, and implementation of educational policy, with the knowledge base of the typical reader in mind. It explores the reasons for change in educational policy, ways to track its evolution, and techniques for influencing its ultimate destination. Includes updated statistics drawn from the 2000 Census and explores economic changes expected from the business cycle downturn and the effect of war. Features new news stories for analysis—related to chapter content as well as key current issues, including the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; New case studies on the teaching of Darwinian evolution and on parent revolts against state testing programs; An entire chapter devoted to policy values and ideology. Extensive coverage on educational policy at the state level. For future educators and educational leaders.