Educational
Policy…Where Do We Go From Here?
Educational policy from what
I have read thus far in Fowler’s (2013) Policy Studies for Educational Leaders
is defined as “substantive decisions, commitments, and implementing actions
by those who have governance responsibilities….as interpreted by various
stakeholders”. In truth, I know very little about educational policy except
from what I researched about its association with the Civil Rights Movement and
Brown vs. Board of Education. Also with its impact on segregation in the public
school system…In addition, the students that attend my school which is a Title
I school is over 5o percent free and reduce lunch, so every year I students
have to complete the federal forms, which I believe is how we receive our Title
1 funding, but again I know very little… My principal always at our media
committee meeting always before ordering any new material or resource always
says that she made sure to include it in her “budget” at the beginning of the
fiscal year…
So on that
note, taking this class is definitely a plus for me, because I am new to this altogether. After reading the beginning of this book as
it describes the incident at the educational official it makes me wonder, “What
can I do to make a difference? Is it my responsibility to know all the policies
surrounding education as it pertains to my student or is it the administrators?
One goal
that I can set for myself is to interview my principal about at least one
policy in education that directly affects our children. Another goal is to stay
more abased on the lastest educational research on policy. Lastly, read more
print about educational policy and watch more news on educational policy…I don’t
watch TV…so I guess I need to at least tend to news once a week. Or I just
thought about I could visit a great educational website that gives formative
educational news about the lastest
findings.
Joy Overflowing,
April
References:
Fowler, F. (2013). Policy Studies for Educational
Leaders. An Introduction. 4th.Ed.
New, York.
April,
ReplyDeleteI too have a limited understanding about the policies and systems that effect the early childhood field, and I also question whether it is my responsibility or the responsibility of my administrators to have this knowledge.
The early childhood field has changed drastically though in recent years, and as we progress in our careers through this program, we may soon have the responsibility of needing to know the policies and systems that are in place. Tuning into the news and educational websites is an excellent way of staying in the know!
Julie
Hi April,
ReplyDeleteGreat post, the question of how much information on educational policy is essential for teachers is an important one. I'm looking forward to reading your thoughts on this as the term continues.
Patti