Compulsory Schooling in Australia [electronic resource] : Perspectives from Students, Parents, and Educators /
Reid, Carol.author.
Watson, Katherine.author.
In an examination of the impact of education policy on Australia's diverse student population, this book asks if increasing the years of compulsory schooling can make the positive social impact its proponents claim. The authors' analysis reveals a policy disjuncture wrought by competing agendas of increased school leaving age and school choice.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In an examination of the impact of education policy on Australia's diverse student population, this book asks if increasing the years of compulsory schooling can make the positive social impact its proponents claim. The authors' analysis reveals a policy disjuncture wrought by competing agendas of increased school leaving age and school choice.
Child development.
Education and state.
Educational policy.
School management and organization.
School administration.
Philosophy and social sciences.
Early Childhood Education.
Education Policy.
Educational Policy and Politics.
Administration, Organization and Leadership.
Philosophy of Education.