Educational Reform and Leadership

(3 Credits)

Exploration of educational reform & leadership in the context of fundamental economic, cultural & technological changes that have occurred globally particularly in the last 30 years. Study of its impact on the policy, organizational, & classroom levels, as well as implications for the concept of an “educated person,” private & public social spheres, racialized & gendered identities, & youth culture. Classical liberal & neo-liberal economic & political issues will be explored along with their impact on educational institutions.