Dec 11, 2025 · Identity turns out to be a poor proxy for ideology, with limited governance effects that are fully explained by differences in policy priorities. Our findings challenge the belief that school boards …

Abstract An ongoing debate in both academic and policy circles focuses on how board members’ demo-graphic and professional backgrounds—i.e., their identities—shape organizational outcomes, often …

To more fully understand the formation of identity developed within dominant societal ideology and the relationship to the educational system, it is useful to review the five themes proposed by Weber (2010).

Identity politics is the underlying construct. The chapter addresses social justice theories in education to aid in theory building, research-informed practice, cultural pedagogy, and social movement.

5 days ago · Research shows schools are not engines of indoctrination but complex institutions balancing free speech and learning.

3 days ago · The abstract of a paper on NBER: School boards have statutory authority over most elementary and secondary education policies, but receive little attention compared to other actors in …

Nov 17, 2023 · For students, understanding ideology helps them recognize how their worldview has been shaped by external forces, such as the media, education, and political institutions.