School Reform Critics The Struggle for Democratic Schooling
“School Reform Critics: The Struggle for Democratic Schooling” by Joseph L. DeVitis, published by Peter Lang in 2014, offers a critical examination of the influences shaping school reform over the past decade. This edition, comprising 234 pages, explores how neoliberal and neoconservative policies have impacted educational practices and policies. The authors advocate for progressive changes in K-12 schooling while scrutinizing the current reform movement, emphasizing the importance of education within a democratic context.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of various aspects of educational reform, including the implications for teachers, teacher education, and the pursuit of diversity and social justice. The book contributes to discussions on educational policy and leadership, making it relevant for courses in foundations of education, curriculum studies, and teacher education. Through its insightful chapters, “School Reform Critics” encourages thoughtful consideration of the future direction of education aimed at promoting the public good and fostering equitable learning environments for all students.
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Much of school reform during the past decade has been influenced by neoliberal and neoconservative economic and social policies and Rightist politics. Although the authors of School Reform Critics do not abandon their own ideas about the need for progressive changes in K-12 schooling, they critique in specific ways the current so-called school reform movement, focusing on education in a democracy, context and policy implications, teachers and teacher education, and diversity and social justice. Their insightful chapters make a major contribution to our thoughtful consideration of where we are headed and in what direction we should be going if we seek to advance the public good, ensure a stronger democracy, and create more academically meaningful and equitable schools for all children. The book will especially engage readers in such courses as foundations of education, educational policy, curriculum studies, and teacher education.
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