90-463 Policy and Leadership in Public Education

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course introduces students to policy issues in public education while simultaneously building the skills to lead change through authentic assignments and inclass collaboration. The course addresses both the what and the how of leading policy change, combining content presentation and discussion with an iterative approach to each assignment. The content of the course will consist of four aspects of education policy 1 the basics the purpose of schooling as well as the current structure and legislative landscape within K12 public education in the United States, 2 what is taught policy and practice around curriculum, standards, and assessment, 3 who teaches human capital strategy and policy and 4 where does education take place school design and structure, including opportunities for transforming how students learn.

Prerequisites: none listed

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