The Risky Business of Education Policy focuses commentary and analysis on some of the most pressing policy challenges facing public school educators and those invested in a healthy, vibrant public-school system. The book shares insights and makes recommendations from leading scholar-practitioners, namely from educational leadership and science education, on ways to ponder, navigate, and challenge serious policy issues. The chapters present important policy topics and critical analysis of the topics from the authorial perspective of experienced educators leading the preparation of future school leaders and teachers.

Through fast paced, user-friendly chapters, contributors grapple with an education reform policy issue of the day, reflecting what is contentious territory while wading through it. These educational researchers also make evidence-informed practical recommendations for educators and policymakers on how to better approach the policy challenges presented, so public education can be improved for all children. Each chapter contains stimulating ideas, useful information, and practical tips for school practitioners, higher education faculty, and constituent groups.

Author: Christopher H. Tienken
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 09/10/2021
Series: Kappa Delta Pi Co-Publications
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780367622466

About the Author

Christopher H. Tienken, EdD, is an Associate Professor of Education Leadership, Management, and Policy. He is the author of more than 85 publications whose recent books include Cracking the Code of Education Reform: Creative Compliance and Ethical Leadership (Corwin Press, 2020) and The School Reform Landscape Reloaded: More Fraud, Myth, and Lies (Rowman and Littlefield 2021).

Carol A. Mullen, PhD, is Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Virginia Tech, and a US Fulbright scholar alumnus. She has authored over 240 articles and chapters and 28 academic books, including Canadian Indigenous Literature and Art (Brill, 2020); Revealing Creativity (Springer, 2020); Creativity Under Duress in Education? (Springer, 2019); and Handbook of Social Justice Interventions in Education (Springer, 2021).