Policy decisions have a significant impact on education outcomes from "summary" of Race, Class, and Education by Kenneth J. Meier,Joseph Stewart,Robert E. England
Policy decisions in the realm of education hold immense power and influence over the outcomes and experiences of students, particularly those from marginalized racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. The decisions made by policymakers can shape the educational landscape in ways that either perpetuate or alleviate disparities based on race and class. These decisions can determine funding allocations, curriculum content, teacher qualifications, and the overall structure of the educational system. When policymakers prioritize certain policies over others, they are essentially choosing which students will receive the most resources and support. This can result in unequal educational opportunities for students of different races and socioeconomic statuses. For example, funding formulas that allocate more resources to schools in affluent neighborhoods can widen the achievement gap between students from wealthy and low-income families. Similarly, policies that fail to address systemic racism within schools can perpetuate inequities in discipline pr...
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