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Democracy For What and For Whom?: The Possibilities and Challenges of K-12 School Boards
Topics: Policy, Politics, and GovernanceLocal school boards have historically played a major role in the functioning and character of US schools, providing fiscal oversight, shaping policy, and creating avenues for community voice, representation, and accountability. As such, school boards have regularly served as critical sites for… more →
The Politics of School Reopening during COVID-19: A Multiple Case Study of Five Urban Districts in the 2020-21 School Year
Topics: Policy, Politics, and GovernanceTags: Covid-19 recovery, LeadershipPurpose: Nearly all schools in the United States closed in spring 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. We analyze traditional public and charter school reopenings for the 2020-21 school year in five urban districts. We provide a rich and theoretically grounded… more →