Education 29 - Policy and Politics in American Education

Institution:

Dartmouth College

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Description:

09W: 2A The course will examine political issues in American education, past and present, at the local, state, and national levels. Students will analyze school desegregation, busing, charter schools, standards, and changing state and federal educational priorities and policies relating to issues of equity and excellence, among other issues. Particular attention will be given to the ways in which educational policies are formulated and to the constituencies and actors involved in the policy process. Open to all classes. Dist: SOC.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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