Wendy Poole
Biographic Data
| ID | 5848325 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Wendy Poole |
| GIVEN NAMES | Wendy |
| FAMILY NAME | Poole |
| SIGNATURE | POOLE W |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of British Columbia |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1994 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Privatised sources of funding and the spatiality of inequities in public education
K-12 public education finance policy in the province of British Columbia, Canada, responsibilises school district administrators to engage in competitive entrepreneurial practices, not only to increase public funding, but also to generate supplementary funding from private sources. We focus specifically on the generation of revenue from international student tuition. Our goal is to deepen our understanding of the spatial dimensions of inequities …
The emerging fourth tier in K-12 education finance in British Columbia, Canada
This paper examines increasing privatisation of education in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Conceptually, the paper is informed by theories of privatisation and social justice; and methodologically, it uses policy analysis to examine documents and financial records obtained from government departments. The paper critically analyses education policy that has enabled the emergence of private sources of revenue (tuition fees and for-profi…
The emergence of a market-driven funding mechanism in K-12 education in British Columbia
Since 2002, British Columbia’s education system has undergone extensive change following amendments to the BC School Act (Bill 34). This article presents a critical analysis of policy changes to the K-12 education finance system, particularly the expansion of the legal capacity of school districts to create ‘school district business companies,’ a phenomenon that is unique within Canada. These companies enable public school districts to establish …
The Construction of Teachers' Paradoxical Interests by Teacher Union Leaders
In this case study, the author examines (1) bow leaders construct the relationship between teachers' self-interests and teachers' broader educational interests and (2) the internal and external factors that influence how teacher union leaders pursue union interests. Union leaders, construct variable paradoxical relationships between teachers' self-interests and broader educational interests. The various perspectives are examined using Ford and Ba…
Exits from Urban Superintendencies
The experiences and perspectives of four women who have exited urban school district superintendencies are examined in this article. Sources of disenchantment with the political aspects of the role are discussed Structural and sociocultural frameworks are used to interpret findings about women's continuing "outsider" status in educational leadership. The authors conclude by advocating increased attention to both the recruitment and retention of w…
The emergence of a market-driven funding mechanism in K-12 education in British Columbia
Since 2002, British Columbia’s education system has undergone extensive change following amendments to the BC School Act (Bill 34). This article presents a critical analysis of policy changes to the K-12 education finance system, particularly the expansion of the legal capacity of school districts to create ‘school district business companies,’ a phenomenon that is unique within Canada. These companies enable public school districts to establish …
The Construction of Teachers' Paradoxical Interests by Teacher Union Leaders
In this case study, the author examines (1) bow leaders construct the relationship between teachers' self-interests and teachers' broader educational interests and (2) the internal and external factors that influence how teacher union leaders pursue union interests. Union leaders, construct variable paradoxical relationships between teachers' self-interests and broader educational interests. The various perspectives are examined using Ford and Ba…
Privatised sources of funding and the spatiality of inequities in public education
K-12 public education finance policy in the province of British Columbia, Canada, responsibilises school district administrators to engage in competitive entrepreneurial practices, not only to increase public funding, but also to generate supplementary funding from private sources. We focus specifically on the generation of revenue from international student tuition. Our goal is to deepen our understanding of the spatial dimensions of inequities …
Exits from Urban Superintendencies
The experiences and perspectives of four women who have exited urban school district superintendencies are examined in this article. Sources of disenchantment with the political aspects of the role are discussed Structural and sociocultural frameworks are used to interpret findings about women's continuing "outsider" status in educational leadership. The authors conclude by advocating increased attention to both the recruitment and retention of w…
The emerging fourth tier in K-12 education finance in British Columbia, Canada
This paper examines increasing privatisation of education in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Conceptually, the paper is informed by theories of privatisation and social justice; and methodologically, it uses policy analysis to examine documents and financial records obtained from government departments. The paper critically analyses education policy that has enabled the emergence of private sources of revenue (tuition fees and for-profi…
Exits from Urban Superintendencies
The experiences and perspectives of four women who have exited urban school district superintendencies are examined in this article. Sources of disenchantment with the political aspects of the role are discussed Structural and sociocultural frameworks are used to interpret findings about women's continuing "outsider" status in educational leadership. The authors conclude by advocating increased attention to both the recruitment and retention of w…
The Construction of Teachers' Paradoxical Interests by Teacher Union Leaders
In this case study, the author examines (1) bow leaders construct the relationship between teachers' self-interests and teachers' broader educational interests and (2) the internal and external factors that influence how teacher union leaders pursue union interests. Union leaders, construct variable paradoxical relationships between teachers' self-interests and broader educational interests. The various perspectives are examined using Ford and Ba…
The emergence of a market-driven funding mechanism in K-12 education in British Columbia
Since 2002, British Columbia’s education system has undergone extensive change following amendments to the BC School Act (Bill 34). This article presents a critical analysis of policy changes to the K-12 education finance system, particularly the expansion of the legal capacity of school districts to create ‘school district business companies,’ a phenomenon that is unique within Canada. These companies enable public school districts to establish …
The emerging fourth tier in K-12 education finance in British Columbia, Canada
This paper examines increasing privatisation of education in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Conceptually, the paper is informed by theories of privatisation and social justice; and methodologically, it uses policy analysis to examine documents and financial records obtained from government departments. The paper critically analyses education policy that has enabled the emergence of private sources of revenue (tuition fees and for-profi…
Privatised sources of funding and the spatiality of inequities in public education
K-12 public education finance policy in the province of British Columbia, Canada, responsibilises school district administrators to engage in competitive entrepreneurial practices, not only to increase public funding, but also to generate supplementary funding from private sources. We focus specifically on the generation of revenue from international student tuition. Our goal is to deepen our understanding of the spatial dimensions of inequities …
Political science (5 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Economics (3 works) · Finance (3 works) · Government (linguistics (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Public Administration (3 works) · Public Administration (3 works) · Revenue (3 works) · Economic growth (2 works)