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ED 212S - Federal, State, and Local Governments and their Impact on Public Schooling


This course examines historical events and philosophical bases of American education including the development of the US and California Constitutions. Students will examine their impact through civic participation. Major emphasis on political and legislative activities, social issues, and economic developments affecting the schools. We will study the primary sources of law that most directly affect our educational system: constitutional, statutory, judicial, and administrative with an emphasis on Federal and state regulations. The objective is to provide students the information and knowledge necessary for effective civic decision-making.

General Education: DCSL Civics & Service Learning
University Requirement: US23 Civics
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3