Problem
While many powerful and complex political forces currently influence school governance in our country, you may be wondering why it's important for you to know educational politics. The answer is that for teachers to help set the direction of educational reform, they must have an understanding of national, state, and local education politics and structures.
Consider the following individuals or groups who believe they should play an important role in school governance.
a) Students
b) Teachers
c) Administrators
d) Parents
e) School Board
f) Local School District
g) State Government
h) Federal Government
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
o Who do you believe should have the most influence and control in school governance? Who do you believe should have the least influence and control in school governance?
o Rank the individuals or groups in order of who should be the most influential to who should be the least influential, in your view. Explain your perspectives.
Review the College's Conceptual Framework.
o How does this topic link to the College's Conceptual Framework and the framework's philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.