Essentials of Education Policy: Processes and Possibilities for Educational Leaders

by William Ewell

Overview

Essentials of Education Policy improves students’ and educational leaders’ understanding of the complex education policy system in the U.S.

Through an applied pedagogical approach that connects analytical concepts from public policy and education research to professional practice, the book offers academic content and applications for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education leaders. Grounded in pillars of policy studies – educational foundations, governance structures and policy subsystems, the policy process, and specific policy issues – the book provides educational leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to solve fundamental inequities in American education and empowers them to become change agents.

This engaging textbook will be essential reading for students and scholars in Education Policy, Leadership, and Educational Foundations, as well as for educational leaders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032139371
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/05/2024
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

William Ewell is a Teaching Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Northeastern University College of Professional Studies.

Table of Contents

Part I: Foundations of Education Policy Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The History of American Education Chapter 3: Theories of Power and Education Policy Part II: Education Governance Chapter 4: Federal Education Governance Chapter 5: State Education Governance Chapter 6: Local Education Governance Part III: The Policy Process Chapter 7: Issue Definition, Agenda Setting, and Policy Formulation Chapter 8: Policy Implementation and Evaluation Chapter 9: Education Finance Systems Part IV: Education Policy Issues Chapter 10: K–12 Education Policy Chapter 11: Higher Education Policy