"In this revised edition of their Handbook, Cooper, Cibulka, and Fusarelli have brought together a superb collection of material that is of value to both educational scholars and practitioners. Scholars will find a succinct discussion of critical institutional and policy issues. Practitioners will find the book an excellent starting place to understand the politics and institutional pressures facing the schools they lead. The book’s structure offers an excellent starting place for in-depth analyses of complex educational issues and provides readers with quick introductions to the major issues they face on a daily basis."--Lawrence O. Picus, Professor of Education Finance and Policy, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California"This comprehensive Handbook is the new go-to source for all readers, whatever their political views. Pooling together writings from leading researchers, the compendium covers new developments in political institutions and interest groups and tackles controversial topics from school choice and religion in schools to equity, school finance, and integrated education."--Priscilla Wohlstetter, Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Education Policy & Social Analysis, Teachers College, Columbia University"The revised Handbook will be a great resource for teaching and research. It reflects the latest issues while providing insights into the enduring features of education policy and politics."--Kathryn A. McDermott, Associate Professor of Education and Public Policy, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
