Keywords
Educational policy research
Educational politics
Local autonomy in education
Submitted : 2023-06-25
Accepted : 2023-07-10
Published : 2023-07-25
Abstract
This paper explores the challenges in educational policy research from the perspective of educational political research, focusing on the nature of local autonomy in education during the Covid-19 crisis. It discusses the issues surrounding the state of “waiting for instructions” and growing distrust towards education administration in the field of education. The paper also analyzes the influence of education on politics and the manifestation of conflicts in civil society. Additionally, it highlights the importance of reclaiming the voice of the frontline and creating a multi-layered system where decisions can be made on a grassroots level to support educational autonomy. By investigating the forms of educational politics that facilitate educational autonomy, the study aims to create an environment that enables autonomous decision-making in educational practices.
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