Chapter 1: Politics in Education and its Importance in School Leadership
Vocabulary for Chapter 1
- Activism
- Advocacy
- Influence
- Local agents
- Morés
- Special Districts
- Policy Transfer
- Political Acumen
- Trends
- Voice
Pre-Reading Questions
As you read, look for specific quotes (page and paragraph numbers) to answer these questions:
- How successful have historical efforts been to remove politics from schools?
- What was the cultural motivation for preventing teachers from participating in politics?
- What are the enduring questions that create conflict and political activities in education?
Post-Reading Questions
Use evidence from the text or the reference list to support your answers to these questions:
- How can, and why should, school leaders answer the enduring questions that generate conflict and political activities in education?
- What does research suggest as a justification for school leaders to find their political voice in order to be activists and advocates?