The American Education Policy Landscape

by Jennifer A. Rippner

In today’s complex educational environment, it’s critical for educators to understand the policy landscape. Research-based and grounded in a non-ideological perspective, The American Education Policy Landscape is an essential guide for educators, graduate students, and policymakers alike. This accessible resource unpacks complex concepts and provides a comprehensive overview of early childhood, K-12, and higher education policy issues, including governance structures at the local, state, and national levels; the process of policymaking; issues of educational finance; and the impact of stakeholders. The American Education Policy Landscape provides aspiring and practicing educators, analysts, researchers, and policymakers with the foundational knowledge and context for understanding education policy, enabling them to make effective decisions, provide informed advice, and craft critical research questions on education.

212 pages, Paperback

First published November 18, 2015

Reviews

[Peter Stein · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent primer, but stays at such a high level that it's difficult to come away with more than broad impressions (which may be the point). In fact, it feels like it wasn't even intended to provide an introduction to the topic as much as it was meant to lay the groundwork for the author's argument about better integrating elements of the education system. This would have been a lot more useful and informational if it delved further into some hotly-debated topics in education policy and relied a little more on a case-based structure.

[Ruthie Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt a teeny bit biased at times. Quite informational, though. If you're passionate about ed policy this is certainly a good read!