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Handbook of Educational Policy (Educational Psychology)

By Gregory J. Cizek

Book information

Year
1999
ISBN
0121746984, 9780121746988, 9780080488899
LCC
LC89 .H25 1999
Open Library ID
OL398946M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5526386 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
560\585
Topic
Education
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The Handbook of Educational Policy provides a comprehensive overview of policy questions in education reform at local, state, and national levels. The book raises controversial questions, such as who really benefits from educational reform, and investigates issues of accountability, assessment, educational fads, technology in education, and other matters of educational policy. The book explores not only what education is, but what it can be and should be, providing a scholarly analysis of policy decisions as well as practical recommendations for parents, teachers, and policy-makers. Key Features* Provides informed discussion based on scholarly research* Contains practical recommendations for parents, educators, and policy-makers* Includes representation from local, state, and national levels* Considers comparisons of United States practices to reforms abroad* Addresses current issues and implications for the futures

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