The Impact of Emerging Market-Based Public Policy on Urban Schools and a Democratic Society

Bibliographic Data

ID9728931
AuthorsCarolyn S Ridenour, Carolyn Ridenour (corresponding author), Thomas J Lasley (University of Dayton), William L Bainbridge (SchoolMatch)
Year2001
Volume34
Issue1
Pages66-83
Publication date2001-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducation and Urban Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0013-1245 • E-ISSN: 1552-3535
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0013124501341005
OpenAlexW2135933107
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited9

Education is being transformed at a rapid pace because of a variety of political and social forces. One of those forces is an increased emphasis on market-based policy and practice. School reform advocates in general and political conservatives in particular see the market approach as one that can and will positively affect educational practices. Ridenour, Lasley, and Bainbridge examine the efficacy of the market approach as it has been evidenced in the development of charter schools and choice options. The authors conclude that the rate of change needs to be managed to protect students and that strategic partnerships must be created to ensure more collaboration between those with conflicting views. Whereas business benefits from competition, education requires a type of “coop-petition” to ensure that all students are provided an adequate education

Business · Charter · Competition (biology · Democracy · Economic growth · Economics · Market economy · Pace · Political science · Politics · Public policy · Public relations · School choice · Variety (cybernetics · Diverse Education Studies and Reforms · Marketing · Parental Involvement in Education · Public Administration · School Choice and Performance

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