RACE, EQUALITY, AND INFLUENCERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

For the Session Long Project, you will read, analyze, and practice writing education-based policy that influences decisions being made in schools. Policies are written to assist in organizational direction and are an integral part of any education system. Go to the federal Department of Education website or your state’s Department of Education website and search for education policies. Here are a few sample websites if needed: Arizona State Board of Education: https://azsbe.az.gov/resources/policies-and-reports California Department of Education: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/ Michigan Department of Education: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5373_5382—,00.html U.S. Department of Education: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/landing.jhtml?src=ft If you are in Higher Education you may use this website to find federal policies related to Higher Education: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/leg/edpicks.jhtml?src=rt For Module 3: Analyzing Policy: Using the policy from Module 2, continue the policy analysis by completing a 2- to 3-page response addressing the following questions: What are the strengths of the policy? What suggestions or recommendations do you have regarding the policy? Reflection: How does reading, analyzing, and understanding policy help prepare you to be an educational leader? This part should include 1 or 2 citations/references. SLP Assignment Expectations Your work should be written with the following points in mind: Each of the questions must be thoroughly addressed. References should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section. Follow the APA Style format; see www.apa.org. A reference page, which follows APA requirements, should be included. The paper should be double-spaced with font size of 12. Your writing should: Be clear, logical, and precise Have breadth and depth Show critical thinking skills