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EDUC380

Education, Reform, and Politics

Subject code

EDUC

Course Number

380

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

M. Tieken

Course Long Title

Education, Reform, and Politics

Cross Listed Courses

Description

The United States has experienced more than three centuries of growth and change in the organization of public education. This course examines 1) contemporary reform issues and political processes in relation to school, research, legal, policymaking, and student/family constituencies and 2) how educational policy is formulated and implemented. The study of these areas emphasizes public K-12 education but includes postsecondary education. Examples of specific educational policy arenas include school choice (e.g., charter schools, magnet schools, and vouchers), school funding, standards and accountability, and college access. A thirty-hour field experience is required. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 231.

Modes of Inquiry

Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

INDS Program Relationship

IDAM - AMST Program

GEC This Course Belongs To

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Class Restriction

Exclude First Years