Session Summary

The Contexts of Education and Policy: Discussing the Relationships Between School Policies and Communities

Tue, April 17, 8:15 to 9:45am, Sheraton New York Times Square, Floor: Second Floor, Metropolitan East Room

Session Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

In this roundtable, researchers present papers that show the interplay between schools and the communities they serve. Through their work, the authors demonstrate how educational policies can either support or break apart local communities. These papers highlight the value of connecting schools with other outside organizations as well as the ways that the politics of communities can shape education.

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