From the SCI readings about politics and public policy, it seems that creating a curriculum is not that much different than our government trying to create a law. There is a committee process, a drafting process and a passing process.
Having worked in state government for a number of years, I understand the constituent interests that must be addressed in order to draft and pass a bill into law. It sounded like putting a curriculum in place is much the same way with different special interest groups, some with larger voices than others all weighing in on the process.
It always amazed me how our state government ever passed any laws with strong partisan politics at work, but now I can see how difficult it must be for educators, and administrators to put into place a new curriculum.
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I definetely agree with you. There is so much bureaucracy involved in implementing new laws and the same is true in the ducation sector. This especially true in big Abbott districts. There are so many steps and so many people that have to give their opinion and that have to be consulted. Working in a large district, it amazes me how some things even get done sometimes.
I'm one of those people that didn't realize how much politics affect education and policies. Politics also influences which policies are enforced. My knowledge and awareness of the political world around me has been awakened.
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