Research the readings that have been assigned in the course. Many seem to come from independent research groups. Do an Internet search, and discuss two of these research organizations, foundations, or agencies.
Are they independent? Do they have an “agenda?” How do they promote it?
Readings from the course:
*Ash, K. (2013). Vouchers get fresh attention from state policymakers. Education Week, 33(20), 16.
*Bialik, G., Kafri, Y., & Livneh, I. (2013). Does everyone want social justice? Conflicting school governance perspective regarding social justice [Special section]. JEP: eJournal of Educational Policy, 1–8.
*Boser, U. (2012). Race to the top: What have we learned from the states so far? A state-by-state evaluation of race to the top performance. Center for American Progress. https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/education/report/2012/03/26/11220/race-to-the-top-what-have-we-learned-from-the-states-so-far/
*Cavanaugh, S. (2011). Governors’ sights may be zeroing in on policy levers. Education Week, 30(18), 1, 21.
*Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum (CSMC). (2012). The future of STEM curriculum and instructional design: A research and development agenda for learning designers. Report of a workshop series. Author. https://www.mathcurriculumcenter.org/reports_research.php
*Finn, C. E., Jr., & Petrilli, M. J. (2010). Now what? Imperatives & options for “Common Core” implementation & governance. Thomas Fordham Institute.
*Howlett, M. (2009, February). Governance modes, policy regimes and operational plans: A multi-level nested model of policy instrument choice and policy design. Policy Sciences, 42(1) 73–89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11077-009-9079-1
*Huddleston, A. P. (2014), Achievement at whose expense? A literature review of test-based grade retention policies in U. S. schools. Education Policy Analysis Archives, 22(18), 1–31.
*Kerchner, C. T. (2010). There’s lots to learn from LA: Policy levers for institutional change [Policy brief 10-1].
*Kober, N., Jennings, J., & Peltason, J. (2010). Better federal policies leading to better schools. Center on Education Policy.
*Kreis, A. M., & Christensen, R. K. (2013). Law and public policy. Policy Science Journal, 41(S1), S38–S52.
*Lawton, S. B. (2011). Educational policies and policy making in Arizona: Report on a survey of education policy actors. Arizona State University.
*Lunenberg, F. C. (2013). Why school reform efforts have failed: School reforms need to be based on a set of core principles. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 31(1), 55–63.
*May, P. J., & Jochim, A. E. (2013). Policy regime perspectives: Policies, politics, and governing. Policy Studies Journal, 41(3) 426–452.
*McDonald, K. L. (2011). Finding the fix: Embracing philanthropy’s role in transforming an urban education landscape. Foundation Review, 3(3), 66–78. https://doi.org/10.4087/FOUNDATIONREVIEW-D-11-00011
*McLean, H. (2012). California’s early assessment program: Its effectiveness and obstacles to successful program implementation. Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE).
*Meyer, J. W., & Rowan, B. (1977). Institutional organizations: Formal structures as myth and ceremony. American Journal of Sociology, 83(2), 340–363. https://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/2778293?uid=380804241&uid=3739256&uid=2&uid=3&uid=373708891&uid=67&uid=62&sid=21105226480473
*Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education. (2011). The potential impact of revising Title I comparability requirements to focus on school-level expenditures. Author. https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/opepd/ppss/reports.html#title
*Sughrue, J., & Driscoll, L. G. (2012). Legal research in the context of educational leadership and policy studies. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 7(2), 1–18.
*White, R. E., & Cooper, K. (2012). Critical leadership and social justice: Research, policy and educational practice. US-China Education Review, 5, 517–532.
