A Democratic Constitution for Public Education

Synopsis

This Study Focuses On Governance Of K-12 Public Schools. Governance - The Work Of Institutions That Set The Rules Under Which Schools Must Operate - Can Protect Children And Prevent Misuse Of Public Funds, But It Can Also Prevent Teachers And Principals From Doing Their Best For Children. There Are Proposals To Simplify Governance Changing By Giving Control To Mayors, Eliminating Elected School Boards, Or Eliminating Local Oversight Entirely. This Book Approaches Governance From A New Angle: Who Governs Is Less Important Than What Powers Government Has. Why Governance? -- What Governance Must Accomplish And Avoid -- Constitutional Governance -- Checks And Balances: The Roles Of Other Entities -- School Rights And Obligations -- Reimagining The Central Office -- Allocation And Control Of Public Funds -- Enacting The System Into Law And Managing The Politics Of Implementation -- What Governance Change Can And Cannot Accomplish. Paul T. Hill And Ashley E. Jochim. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.