Springer Education Policy, Theories, and Trends in the 21st Century: International and Israeli Perspectives: 12 (Policy Implications of Research in Education, 12)

This book provides a highly accessible overview of public education policy. It organizes knowledge about 21st century education policy around two main topics: the policy process, and the discourse on public education policy. This unique organization provides a novel lens for better understanding the dynamics and contents of current education policy making. The work also offers a broad overview of theories of public policy, economics, demography, sociology, history, and psychology. Each chapter includes a discussion of data derived from the international and Israeli contexts.  The book provides a series of valuable insights relevant to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding the multifaceted aspects that shape contemporary education policy.     From the Back Cover This book provides a highly accessible overview of public education policy. It organizes knowledge about 21st century education policy around two main topics: the policy process, and the discourse on public education policy. This unique organization provides a novel lens for better understanding the dynamics and contents of current education policy making. The work also offers a broad overview of theories of public policy, economics, demography, sociology, history, and psychology. Each chapter includes a discussion of data derived from the international and Israeli contexts.  The book provides a series of valuable insights relevant to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding the multifaceted aspects that shape contemporary education policy.  About the Author Izhak Berkovich is an associate professor at the Open University of Israel (OUI). He serves as the head of the Research Institute for Policy Analysis at OUI. He also serves as a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Educational Management. His research focuses on the strategic and the micro aspects of leading educational organizations, as well as on educational policy, governance, and planning.