The Politics Of Education Policy In An Era Of Inequality by Sonya Douglass Horsford, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

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 Inequalityexplores a new vision for leading schools grounded in culturally relevant advocacy and social justice theories. 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. An important resource for practicing and aspiring leaders, The Politics of Education Policy in an Era of Inequalityshares a theoretical framework and strategies for building bridges between education researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. | The Politics Of Education Policy In An Era Of Inequality by Sonya Douglass Horsford, Paperback | Indigo Chapters