Politics Of Education

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This course will explore critical aspects in the history of education in the United States and basic characteristics of educational policy and policy making. A specific emphasis will focus on the socio- economic, political, and cultural aspects of education and schooling in the United States, the interaction between home, society and educational institutions, the ways that social inequalities manifest in schools, and the ways that are identified emerge through education. A focus will also be placed on understanding contemporary issues in their formulation, implementation and evaluation. Focus on how larger social issues are reflected in the life of schools and how they may be transformed. Open only to juniors and seniors currently matriculated in HDEV. Offered: fall only.