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Power and Politics in Education course provides an overview of the theoretical approaches to the connection between power and politics as applied to k-16 education at both the macro and micro levels. Through readings and discussions, we will explore the ways in which power, politics, and policy influence key issues in the k-12 and higher education contexts at the federal, state, and local levels. Course Purpose: A major purpose of this course will be the intersection of race, class and gender with power and politics in educational leadership, teaching, and scholarship. In addition, the course will examine policies in PK-16+ education, the elements of the policy-making process, and strategies for policy analysis.