EDLE 813: Social and Political Forces in Education Leadership

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines the social and political forces that shape schools in the United States, how these forces create inequitable systems, and the role of school leaders in disrupting educational inequality through social justice and anti-racist frameworks. Situates the role of stratification, accountability, and market forces in the creation/continuation of opportunity gaps with education leaders as social/political actors within these systems. Offered by School of Education. May not be repeated for credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. in Education Program.

Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

Semesters taught: Fall, Summer, Spring

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Fall 2022, Section: 002, CRN 83717, Format: Hybrid, Instructor: Samantha Viano, Fall 2022 Section 002 Syllabus
Fall 2020, Section: 001, CRN 81229, Format: Online, Instructor: Samantha Viano, Fall 2020 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2018, Section: 001, CRN 81828, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Robert Smith, Fall 2018 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 77962, Instructor: Robert Smith, Fall 2016 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2014, Section: 001, CRN 75086, Instructor: Robert Smith, Fall 2014 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2013, Section: 001, CRN 77703, Instructor: Robert Smith, Fall 2013 Section 001 Syllabus
Fall 2012, Section: 002, CRN 80614, Instructor: Diana D'Amico, Fall 2012 Section 002 Syllabus