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Trends/Issues Schl Law/Policy/Pract (EDU 721)

Term: 2015-2016 Academic Year Summer Semester

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721. Trends and Issues in School law, Policy and Practice 3-0-3
Examination of current school law, the use of political knowledge and policy making to analyze impact on school settings. Examination of contemporary and historical cases in order to gain an understanding of law and politics, develop analytical skills and capacity to take effective action in school policymaking. Identification and analysis of political interests and incentives, policymaking process, and individual and group political behavior that impact learners in school-based settings. Includes component of special education and diversity education law.