EDU 3010 Introduction to Education Policy

3 Hours

This course provides an introduction to the political, legal, and regulatory environment around pre-K-12 public and private education. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the context, structures, and mechanisms of public policy as they affect the educational realm, and explore the means by which educational policy is developed, implemented, and influenced. Topics such as governance, curricular oversight, public accountability, educational equity, and school funding will be examined.