Law, Education and Policy Colloquium
Professor Paulette Caldwell
Spring 2009
Thursday, 4:00-6:50 p.m.
Furman Hall, Room 110
L06.3723.001
3 credits
The colloquium will explore the intersections among law, politics and education policy in the U.S. system of kindergarten through 12th grade public education. The overarching theme of the colloquium is the role of education in furthering civil rights for vulnerable groups in the 21st century. It will consider the value of a legalization model in setting education policy; the role of governance structures, such as mayoral control, in the delivery of high quality, equitable education, closing of achievement gaps, and the provision of school choice; and the mechanisms for developing collaborative relationships among lawyers, educators, and other policymakers and stakeholders in the development and implementation of education policy. Designated sessions will be coled by scholars, education practitioners, public officials, public interest legal advocates, and other policymakers.