Educational Collateral Damage : Disadvantaged Students, Exclusion and Social Justice

Educational Collateral Damage: The Hidden Costs of Education Policy offers a critical examination of how contemporary education policies can lead to unintended negative consequences for students, educators, and communities. This thought-provoking book delves into the complexities of education reform, revealing the often-overlooked repercussions of policy decisions and exploring pathways to create more equitable and effective educational systems.

Key Sections and Themes:

• Introduction: Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Education Policy

  The introduction sets the stage for understanding the concept of “collateral damage” in the context of education policy. It introduces the central themes of the book, highlighting how well-intentioned policies can produce adverse outcomes and the need for a deeper examination of these impacts.

• Historical Context: The Evolution of Education Policy

  This section provides a historical overview of major education reforms and policies. It explores:

  • Historical Reforms: Key milestones in education policy, from early 20th-century reforms to contemporary changes.
  • Shifts in Policy Paradigms: How educational priorities have evolved over time, including shifts from access to quality, from equity to standards, and from public to privatized education.
  • Legacies of Policy Decisions: The long-term impacts of past policies on current educational systems.