Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2020
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Education
First Advisor
Melissa Bass
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis attempts to discover if there are barriers educators and government actors feel are in place that prevent educator advocacy and influence in the state of Mississippi, and consequently what importance their voices hold in the policymaking and implementation processes. The research questions that are addressed in this thesis include: a) Is there an absence of educators affecting policies and if so, why? b) What are the perceptions of educators’ advocacy and engagement in laws passed regarding education? c) What, if any, barriers prevent educators’ voices from influencing laws? Qualitative data from educators and those in the government sector is gathered through interviews and analyzed to uncover common themes regarding educator voice and advocacy. The research found several shared beliefs between interviewees, which offers solutions, discourse, and recommendations for addressing this perceived issue in Mississippi.
Recommended Citation
Sproles, Sarah Jamie, "Educator Voice and Influence in Mississippi Education Policy" (2020). Honors Theses. 1410.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1410
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