Choose a policy brief that addresses your policy interest. Write a 1-2 page analysis of the policy brief that considers the following questions:

Summarize:

Describe the policy being addressed in the brief.

Summarize the main ideas in the brief.

Describe the implications or solutions that the policy brief discusses.

Critique:

Does the brief consider the practiced reality of the policy discussed?

Does the brief describe the historical background of the policy?

Does the brief address the distribution of power, resources, and knowledge or the creation of policy “winners” and “losers”?

Does the brief address the broader effect the policy has on relationships of inequality and privilege?

Does the brief consider resistance to or engagement in policy by members of non-dominant groups?

Reflect:

What are the problems with the policy that are or are not outlined in the brief?

What implication or solutions would you propose for this policy issue?

How could you use what you learned when constructing your own policy brief?

In addition to uploading your paper, please also upload a copy of the policy brief.

*Assignment should be in APA format, here is an example of how to cite a policy brief:

Fuller, E. J., Pendola, A., & Young, M. D. (2018). The role of principals in reducing teacher turnover and the shortage of teachers (Policy Brief No. 2018-2). University Council for Educational Administration.