Instructions

Now that you have a general understanding of the federal role inshaping educational policy, complete the following assignment. Use thefollowing guideline to format your paper.

Discuss the following in paragraphs 1-2—How do you perceive that thefederal government affects you? You can answer this from the lens ofyour current position in education or in your position as a stakeholderin a school district, a state system of higher education, or anothereducational organization. Be sure to cite specific programs, policies,and initiatives.

Discuss the following in paragraphs 3-5—React to at least threetimely topics. Is there a different perspective to the topic dependingon the political party?

• ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) implementation
• Title 1 funding
• School choice
• Charter school programs
• Transparency in school funding
• Waivers/vouchers for charter/private schools
• “Supplement, not supplant” issue
• Graduation rates
• Federal funding

In your concluding paragraph (6), relate your understanding offederal policy in education to your role in education. Specifically,answer the following: Based on what you’ve learned in this exercise, aswell as your professional experience, discuss your understanding of thedirection of the federal education policy.

Length: 3-5 pages not including reference pages

Resources: Support your paper with at least 2-4 scholarly resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources may be included.