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Education policy is spatial policy

Using spatial imaginaries to enhance education policy research

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ID21728047
AuthorsBryan Mann (0000-0003-1907-8804, University of Kansas, corresponding author), Jaclyn Dudek (0000-0003-4780-763X, University of Kansas)
Year2024
Volume22
Issue5
Pages826-845
Publication date2024-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePolicy Futures in Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1478-2103 • E-ISSN: 1478-2103
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/14782103231186296
OpenAlexW4381853357
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited88

Education policy scholars must consider spatial theories and related methodologies. Spatial theories encourage rich understandings of education policy because education and place are intimately connected. This article shows how scholars can use spatial imaginaries to enhance knowledge of place and education policy. We explain these connections in three ways. First, we outline theoretical concepts and analytical considerations of spatial imaginaries. Second, we provide examples of lines of inquiry related to spatial imaginaries and education policy. Third, we consider methodological techniques. Education policy is spatial policy, so building theory and methods about place and education policy is vital to the field

Education policy · Higher education · Policy analysis · Policy studies · Political science · Public policy · Sociology · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Global Educational Policies and Reforms · Indigenous and Place-Based Education · Law · Public Administration

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Citations per year3
Citation span2024 - 2026 (3)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 6

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