SPEA-V 182 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Universal Design, New Start, Security Dilemma
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International competitiveness viewed as a primary way to become economically and technologically competitive on the global stage. A nation"s future rests on the capabilities of the next generation. Individual success best wages and job security for educated workers (globally!) Social harmony it is core to a country"s ideal and understanding of itself. Politically important universal education is a cornerstone of democracy and centralized education can benefit an authoritarian government. A nation"s cultural core such as u. s. emphasis on individualism vs. collectivist approach. Perceptions of how competitive a country is in the world if the perception is that the country falling behind economically the education policy is usually high on the blame list. Resources available to fund the education system. Political parties can have a strong influence. Powerful interest groups such as teachers" unions, parents" associations, education administrators" organizations, business, and religious groups. Centralized or decentralized system largely influenced by governing system in-country (federal vs. unitary)