The Politics of Education: A Critical Introduction (2nd Edition) – eBook

Description

The Politics of Education, 2^nd Edition, (PDF) serves as a comprehensive introduction to the intricate political landscape surrounding education and the ongoing debates regarding educational reform. This essential ebook caters to undergraduates and early graduate students in the field of education, offering deep insights into the multifaceted and often contentious world of education. It engages with pressing issues such as political economy, social class, race, cultural politics, and gender dynamics. Authored by esteemed scholar Kenneth Saltman, this text not only presents modern educational controversies but also critically examines perspectives across the entire political spectrum. It emphasizes the vital importance of schooling in promoting broader social justice and equity.

This enhanced and updated second edition navigates contemporary educational reform debates, addressing significant topics like the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the implications of standardized testing and Common Core, the impact of race and diversity, as well as the integration of technology in classrooms. To further enrich reader engagement, the ebook incorporates a Glossary of essential terms and thought-provoking Questions for Further Discussion, making The Politics of Education 2e an indispensable and accessible resource that equips readers with the critical thinking tools necessary to navigate the current educational political climate.

Reviews

‘Educating our people is a political act, and if educators are not aware of how political thought impacts them and the system in which they work, they will be battered by forces they do not understand and cannot control. This educational ebook provides insights teachers need. A must-read for the apprehensive educator.‘ ― David Berliner, Regents Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University

‘Saltman’s engaging textbook delivers the reader with critical tools to make sense of the present politics of education. Readers are introduced to complex concepts in ways that show how they help us analyze the dominant discourses and practices. Moreover, the writings of both well-known and unfortunately neglected theorists are put into context so that their practicality becomes clear. Highly recommended for the advanced and beginning of education policy!‘ ― David Hursh, University of Rochester

‘Teachers need this ebook because Kenneth Saltman shatters the deep conviction that their work has nothing to do with politics. Every chapter opens up another part of the unacknowledged political imperatives that describe the schoolroom—from critical pedagogy as a meaning-making practice to cultural imperialism to what corporate school reform is really about. I needed this ebook for my first fifteen years as an educator.‘ ― Susan Ohanian, educational activist, teacher, and author of Why Is Corporate America Bashing Our Schools

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