Every Child Matters

A Practical Guide for Teachers

By Rita Cheminais

In this groundbreaking and forward-looking resource, Rita Cheminais clearly explains the impact of the Every Child Matters agenda for teachers working in a range of...

Published May 31st 2006 by David Fulton Publis.

Applying the Sociology of Basil Bernstein

Edited by Rob Moore, Madeleine Arnot, John Beck, Harry Daniels

This book is made up of a selection of writings from an international team of scholars, highlighting the contribution made to the field of educational...

Published May 25th 2006 by Routledge.

Best Interests of the Student

Applying Ethical Constructs to Legal Cases in Education

By Jacqueline A. Stefkovich

This text for educational leadership courses presents a theoretical model based on the 'best interests of the student' for examining legal and ethical dimensions of...

Published May 23rd 2006 by Routledge.

Education Policy

Process, Themes and Impact

By Les Bell, Howard Stevenson

As global pressures focus increasing attention on the outcomes of education policy and on their implications for economic prosperity and social citizenship, the experience of...

Published April 6th 2006 by Routledge.

Education, Equality and Human Rights

Issues of Gender, 'Race', Sexuality, Disability and Social Class

Edited by Mike Cole

Education, Equality and Human Rights addresses the controversial and emotive issue of human rights and its relationship to education in the twenty-first century. Each of...

Published April 6th 2006 by Routledge.

Reform as Learning

School Reform, Organizational Culture, and Community Politics in San Diego

By Lea Ann Hubbard, Mary Kay Stein, Hugh Mehan

Looking closely at the recent reform efforts in San Diego, this book explores the full range of critical issues pertaining to urban school reform. Drawing on...

Published April 5th 2006 by Routledge.

Ideology, Curriculum, and the New Sociology of Education

Revisiting the Work of Michael Apple

Edited by Lois Weis, Greg Dimitriadis, Cameron McCarthy

For more than three decades Michael Apple has sought to uncover and articulate the connections among knowledge, teaching and power in education. Beginning with Ideology...

Published April 3rd 2006 by Routledge.

For Goodness Sake

Religious Schools and Education for Democratic Citizenry

By Walter Feinberg

While the fierce debate over religion in public schools receives ample media attention, we rarely consider the implications of religious schools on moral education and...

Published March 28th 2006 by Routledge.

Theory for Education

By Greg Dimitriadis, George Kamberelis

Theory for Education provides a concise and clear introduction to key contemporary theorists, including their lives, major works and ideas. Written for the student in...

Published March 24th 2006 by Routledge.

Beyond Resistance! Youth Activism and Community Change

New Democratic Possibilities for Practice and Policy for America's Youth

Edited by Shawn Ginwright, Pedro Noguera, Julio Cammarota

The failure of current policy to address important quality of life issues for urban youth remains a substantial barrier to civic participation, educational equity, and...

Published March 21st 2006 by Routledge.