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Certainly! Below is a list of references on education policy that includes books, articles, and reports from various authors and organizations. Please ensure to check the availability and access to these texts, as they may vary by institution or platform.

Books

  1. Tyack, D. B., & Cuban, L. (1995). Tinkering Toward Utopia: A Century of Public School Reform. Harvard University Press.

    • Analyzes the history and reform of American public education.

  2. Lubienski, C., & Lubienski, S. T. (2006). The Bush Tax Cuts and Behavioral Responses: Estimates From the 2001 Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 25(3), 523-546.

    • Discusses implications of policy changes on education funding.

  3. Ravitch, D. (2013). Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Reform Movement and the Danger to America's Public Schools. Knopf.

    • Critiques current education reform movements in the United States.

  4. Fullan, M. (2016). The New Meaning of Educational Change. Teachers College Press.

    • Explores how educational change processes work and how they can be managed.

  5. Cohen, D. K., & Spillane, J. P. (1992). Policy and Practice: The Relations Between Governance and Instruction. In Educational Policy (Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 113-142). Sage.

    • Examines the relationship between policy-making and instructional practice.

Articles

  1. Murnane, R. J., & Steele, J. L. (2007). What is the Problem? The Challenge of Education and U.S. Workforce Competitiveness. The Future of Children, 17(1), 18-39.

    • Discusses the link between education policy and workforce development.

  2. Levin, B. (2008). Crisis in K-12 Education: A Canadian Perspective. Educational Administration Quarterly, 44(1), 3-24.

    • Analyzes education policy challenges in Canada.

  3. Mintrom, M. (2003). Policy Entrepreneurs and School Choice. International Journal of Educational Management, 17(2), 86-90.

    • Focuses on policy entrepreneurs and their influence on education reform.

Reports and Studies

  1. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (2021). The Condition of Education 2021. U.S. Department of Education.

    • A comprehensive annual report that examines key indicators of education in the United States.

  2. OECD (2020). PISA 2018 Results (Volume I): What Students Know and Can Do. OECD Publishing.

    • International assessment report that provides insights on the effectiveness of national education policies.

  3. The Education Trust. (2017). Funding Gaps 2018: An Analysis of School Funding Equity Across the U.S. and Within State. Education Trust.

    • Analyzes equity in school funding across the United States.

  4. U.S. Department of Education. (2020). Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): A Summary.

    • An overview of the major provisions of ESSA and its implications for education policy.

These references should provide a comprehensive starting point for exploring education policy from multiple angles and perspectives. If you're looking for specific themes within education policy (e.g., equity, funding, reform, etc.), feel free to ask for more tailored references!