Overview
Description
Emphasis on national, state and local political structures and processes including the origin and appraisal of school policies. Key constituencies to be discussed.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of the context of local, state and federal education policy.
- analyze the roles of various agencies, institutions, political bodies, media, and special interests in the formation of public policy.
- research key points of view and arguments for and against various education policy strategies.
- use the Nevada legislature as a case study to understand the political arena in which education functions. Review specific k-12 and higher education bills introduced during the session. Conduct a cost analysis of each bill and develop a list of potential unintended consequences.
- conduct a written policy analysis of a specific policy at the federal, state or institutional level. Students will be able to conduct a pro and con debate of the policy with colleagues.