ITP 357U Culture, Law, and Politics

An introduction to key philosophical, sociological, political, and legal questions in education for students to critically examine the role of education in a diverse and pluralistic democracy. Students will examine institutions (e.g., school districts, state education agencies, Congress, the executive branch, and the courts) and actors (e.g., elected officials, teachers unions, civil rights groups, parents, and the general public) shaping American K-12 education to illuminate current policy debates and their implications.