International Perspectives on the Politics of Education: Leadership & Identity in Multiple Contexts: An introduction to the Politics of Education Special Issue

Abstract

This article is an introduction to a Special Issue of Educational Policy entitled, “International Perspectives on the Politics of Education: Leadership & Identity in Multiple Contexts.” The introduction summarizes key points from each article and suggests concepts and themes that link them to one another.

Keywords

International education politics of education educational leadership identity

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