Public Education: New Strategies for a N

In this course, we will explore distinct challenges and precise remedies inherent in policy setting and implementation for 21st-century public Pre-K-12 and higher education. This course is designed to address the role of race and poverty in every aspect of learning and education policy, particularly in the post-COVID context and within the framework of the 2024 election. These issues will be examined through a solutions-based, case-study approach. Through guest speakers, class discussions, and readings, we will conduct a focused analysis of a specific individual, systemic, or organization-based gap or need. We will also explore the historical development of public education's role in American society and how it has transformed over time.