GOV 1368 - The Politics of American Education

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Harvard University

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Description:

This course examines the politics of education in the United States. It considers the key institutions (e.g. school districts, mayors, states, Congress, and courts) and actors (e.g. elected officials, parents, teachers, interest groups, and the general public) shaping the American K-12 education system in order to understand recent reform efforts and their consequences for students. We will look closely at past conflicts over education governance, ongoing policy challenges, and the forces shaping current reform efforts.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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