by John Furlong
First published 2009
John Furlong's "Policy and Politics in Teacher Education" plunges readers into the high-stakes world of teacher training. As budget cuts loom, two rival factions fight for control of a prestigious university program. On one side, a band of idealistic professors who champion student-centered learning. On the other, a cabal of bureaucrats pushing a back-to-basics curriculum. In the middle, a young teacher-in-training caught in the crossfire, forced to choose between her mentors and her principles. Can she navigate the minefield of power plays and petty politics to forge her own path?
Genres: politics, social-issues, education, academia
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
182 pages · Paperback