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Policy and Politics in Education
Sectarian and Non-Sectarian schools
Ashley Berner discusses the mistaken assumption that “nonsectarian” schools are neutral with respect to values.
Transforming University Education
Paul Ashwin discusses how, around the world, economic arguments have come to dominate our thinking about the purpose…
The concept of “recontextualization”
David Guile argues that writers from a variety of socio-cultural and -cognitive perspectives have sought in a number…
A knowledge-led curriculum
Michael Young discusses why access to this ‘powerful knowledge’ for every pupil should form the basis for any…
How principals of successful schools enact education policy
Qing Gu discusses how secondary principals in England lead their schools to achieve sustainable performance despite policy shifts.
Teaching and Learning about Controversial Issues and Topics in the Social Studies
Diana Hess discusses contextual factors affecting the teaching of controversial topics and instructional practices involved in teaching controversial…
What Works May Hurt: Side Effects in Education
Yong Zhao discusses the long-ignored phenomenon of side effects of education policies and practices, bringing a fresh and…
Early childhood education and care: poverty and access
Eva Lloyd discusses the impact of poverty on children’s wellbeing, health and development and the need to address…
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
James Shriner reviews the reauthorization process, considering the influential effect that No Child Left Behind had on Congress…
Letters to a Young Education Reformer
Frederick M. Hess distills knowledge from twenty-five years of working in and around school reform. Inspired by his…
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