Research networks focused on critical problems of education policy and practice (ED)

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Keyword(s):  
Education Policy ◽  
Research Networks ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Critical Problems

Struggling for democracy: Paulo Freire and transforming society through education

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 744-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy D Bolin
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Paulo Freire ◽  
Democratic Process ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Revolutionary Movements

An exploration is presented of how education policy and practice may be used to transform society. Specifically, connections are made between Paulo Freire's teaching strategies and radically democratic organizing. The connections are contextualized within the prefigurative tradition, which explores how the democratic process is central to consistent and sustainable social change. The article contributes to an understanding of Paulo Freire's ontology, and the philosophy of social change, as well as how democratic strategies may address failures of revolutionary movements of the 19th and 20th centuries.

“Planting the Seeds”: The Influence of the Council on Education Policy and Practice

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (13) ◽  
pp. 189-202
Author(s):  
Melanie Bertrand ◽  
Arlene J. Ford
Keyword(s):  
Education Policy ◽  
Educational Policy ◽  
Racial Inequality ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Relative Power ◽  
Youth Participatory Action Research ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Inequality In Education

This chapter explores the influence of a youth participatory action research (YPAR) group, viewing the group's efforts as challenges to manifestations of racial inequality in education, such as the inequitable distribution of educational resources. The authors examine how individuals in positions of relative power—teachers, school administrators, and public officials— respond to the group's advocacy efforts. The analysis illustrates the complexity of the group's influence: Some individuals report that the Council sparks meaningful changes, while others have negative reactions. Overall, the chapter sheds light on the ways that YPAR can encourage change in education by incorporating the voices of Black and Latina/o youth into educational policy and practice. “What really stuck with me was this idea of traditional versus organic forms of leadership… and that it's my responsibility to help my students develop as leaders.” – Ms. Bauman1

Is it only ‘What works’ that ‘Counts’ in New Knowledge Economies? Evidence-based Practice, Educational Research and Teacher Education in Australia

2002 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Blackmore
Keyword(s):  
Education Policy ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Research Policy ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Nation States ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Economies ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Research In Education

Recent texts on globalisation and education policy refer to the rapid flow of education policy texts producing or responding to common trends across nation states with the emergence of new knowledge economies. These educational policies are shaping what counts as research and the dynamics between research, policy, and practice in schools, creating new types of relationships between universities, the public, the professions, government, and industry. The trend to evidence-based policy and practice in Australian schools is used to identify key issues within wider debates about the ‘usefulness’ of educational research and the role of universities and university-based research in education in new knowledge economies.

The Politics of Student Voice: The Power and Potential of Students as Policy Actors

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18
Author(s):  
Anjalé D. Welton ◽  
Katherine Cumings Mansfield ◽  
Jason D. Salisbury
Keyword(s):  
Education Policy ◽  
Educational Policy ◽  
Student Voice ◽  
The Political ◽  
Politics Of Education ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Theory To Practice ◽  
Education Association ◽  
Political Realities ◽  
Opening Up

Historically and contemporarily students have been critical to bringing issues of justice in education policy to the fore. Yet, there have been limited formal spaces that elevate student voice scholarship in educational policy. In response, this Politics of Education Association (PEA) Yearbook Issue of Educational Policy aims to serve as a platform for opening up new areas for investigation, especially connections between theory to practice specific to student voice in educational policy and the politics of education. This collection of feature articles and research briefs offer diverse examples of how students are influencing change in education policy and practice, while also presenting the political realities and tensions that emerge when students participate in policy leadership activities.

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