Education Policy and Contemporary Politics

Demaine, Jack

Education policy is at the very top of the political agenda - the proclaimed top priority of the 'New Labour' government. Yet Labour has inherited a quasi-market education system and remains under the direction of reform during the coming year. This book examines new directions on issues of selection and educational opportunity, gender and racism and the question of school effectiveness and school improvements. The politics for the National Curriculum and its assessment are explored, alongside issues of lifelong learning and IT policy. The book explores the key questions of the future reform of education in contemporary Britain with contributions from the leading experts in education, education policy, politics and sociology.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1999-06-18

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9780333682517

DOI: 10.1057/9781403920010

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 207.0