CRITICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATIONAL POLICY

ELPA 961

Course Description

Orients contemporary policy issues in education by connecting education policy to rigorous research evidence, using a theoretically motivated and disciplinary-based approach to understand educational policies, processes, and outcomes. Considers current efforts to "translate" key research findings to practitioners, policymakers, and laypersons in schools and communities, where the results can help improve educational practice and results. Discusses how research evidence from a range of disciplines - including psychology, sociology, social work, and economics - has been, is being, and could be applied to educational practice and education policy.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.05% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

100%

22.58% from Historical

Class Size

-5.26% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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