Transforming Schools

Government policies at the state, local, and federal levels have always shaped the daily lives of U.S. schools.

Issues of equity and access dominate, and the newer issue of global competition is also important. This volume of essays by noted theorists and practitioners considers current educational policy issues.

Topics and contributors include:

Achievement and Mobility - Aaron Pallas

Tracking - Maureen Hallinan

Dropouts - Gary Natriello

Governing the Big-City School System - Kenneth Wong

International and Comparative Analysis - Rolland Paulston

Politics of a National Curriculum - Michael Apple

School Leadership - James Cibulka

Parental and Community Involvement - Mary Driscoll

Advocacy - Judith Cohen

Reform and Policy - Kathy Borman, et al.

An index is provided.