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Demythologizing Educational Reforms

Responses to the Political and Corporate Takeover of Education
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There are dozens of myths surrounding educational reform today, maintaining the school’s role in economic competitiveness, the deficiency of teachers, the benefits of increased testing, and the worthiness of privatization. In this volume, the editors argue that this discussion has been co-opted to reflect the values and worldviews of special interest groups such as elites in power, politicians, corporate educational foundations, and the media. Prominent educational writers tackle contemporary issues such as neoliberalism, suburban schooling, charter schools and parental involvement. They expose the "logic behind the talk" and critically examine these problematic beliefs to uncover meaningful improvements in education which are better grounded in the social, economic, political and educational realities of contemporary society.

Author Biography:

Arthur T. Costigan is Associate Professor of Education at Queens College, City University of New York, USA. Leslee Grey is Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations, Secondary Education and Youth at Queens College, City University of New York, USA.
Release date Australia
September 23rd, 2014
Audience
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Contributors
  • Edited by Arthur T. Costigan
  • Edited by Leslee Grey
Pages
212
Dimensions
152x229x18
ISBN-13
9780415735551
Product ID
22140428

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