Mapping the terrain: Teach For America,charter school reform,and corporate sponsorship |
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| Authors: | Kerry Kretchmar Beth Sondel Joseph J Ferrare |
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| Institution: | 1. Education, Carroll University, Waukesha, WI, USA;2. Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA;3. Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA |
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| Abstract: | In this paper we illustrate the relationships between Teach For America (TFA) and federal charter school reform to interrogate how policy decisions are shaped by networks of individuals, organizations, and private corporations. We use policy network analysis to create a visual representation of TFA’s key role in developing and connecting personnel, political support, and financial backing for charter reform. Next we examine how the networks unfold at a local level by zooming in on a case study of New Orleans. By mapping out these connections, we hope to provide a foundation for further investigation of how this network affects policies. |
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| Keywords: | actors/institutions critical analysis charter schools social network analysis reform |
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