That this is exactly the same as what a teacher should do, e.g. set the direction and priorities of the education system. In spite of the transitional nature of political reform, this process is conditioned by political influence every step of the way, from the policy agenda, the process of the formulation of the law to the implementation and the evaluation of the reform. These political actors, comprising of the government, policy makers, interest groups, and advocacy organizations form the main driving force of education reform. Diverse political ideologies, goals, and which groups of people they represent serve as a compass point for reform initiatives, and determine which matters are given priority and how the budget is divided among them.
The party-based conflict regularly defines educational reform debates, together with the state-and-community competencies of the society and allocating money resources. Such matter is seen in disagreements contingent upon school choice, charter schools and voucher systems which are all bottom line of some ideological problem about what is role of market and competition in education.
Thus, politics then influencing different aspects of society, for example, race, class, and immigration, can be stated that the politics defining the edge of education reform attempts. Racial segregation, economic injustice, and a large number of new immigrants has been seen as a catalyst for policy debates in education that expose the need for cross-cutting methods of policy making that attention ethnicity, class and gender.
Framing strategies, coalitions-building, and agenda-setting are the main political instruments for progressive education reforms. Framing is a principle of presenting problems as well as public opinion concerning specific issues; the way issues are perceived and understood by both policymakers and the public has no less important role in policy-making. Creation of an appropriate context can lead to the creation of advocates for reform measures through a strategy that stresses benefits and balances them with social values.
The coalition-building process requires joint work with the representation of different stakeholders, wherein we get the educators, parents, community leaders, and advocacy groups on board undertaking the one goal that includes exerting pressure on political structures. This coalition can be formed through mobilizing collective action and tapping on their individual influence which helps in joining their voice into a unified message, therefore increasing their chances of success in the process of advocacy for reform.
Agenda-setting is understood as a key concept in the sense that it contains the process through which scarce issues start becoming central to the political agenda, therefore, it captures the attention of policymakers and shapes policy choices. Political actors wield different instruments: media advocacy, grassroots organization, and legislative advocacy, in shaping policy agenda and also making sure, education reform gained a place on the priority agenda
Moreover, the adoption and implementation of education reforms remain faced with political challenges such as the resistances by the established interests, bureaucracy, and the administrative lag, as well as the competing policy agendas. Implementation of appropriate measures should be facilitated by political will, the engagement of the stakeholders, and innovative instruments that track feedback and take each circumstance into account.
In summary, politic is very often the blood flowing through the veins of education reform movements and thus, influences the decision makers’ agenda, priorities and their decisions’ outcomes. Nonetheless, the most important aim is to comprehend the political dimension and to develop competent tactics for advocacy and mobilization, so that change could be driven and education that is just and inclusive could be promoted who meets the demands of every student.
