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Publication Date: 2015-Nov
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Parent Trigger Policies, Representation, and the Public Good
Allen, Ann; Saultz, Andrew
Theory and Research in Education, v13 n3 p351-359 Nov 2015
Using theories of representation and democratic education, this article examines the impetus of parent trigger policies in the United States and their potential effects on public good goals for public education. The article also uses theories of representation and responsible democratic governance to assess the parent trigger policies, or what are often called parent empowerment laws, enacted in seven states.
Descriptors: Public Policy, Public Education, Democracy, Democratic Values, Governance, Parents, Empowerment, State Legislation, Parent Participation, Participative Decision Making, School Administration
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