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Educational Reform and Policy Implementation: Case Studies

by Emma Johnson 1,*
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Emma Johnson
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FER  2020 2(1):8; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fer.20200412
Received: 28 February 2020 / Accepted: 25 March 2020 / Published Online: 12 April 2020
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This paper investigates the complexities surrounding educational reform and policy implementation through a series of case studies. Each case study analyzes a specific educational reform initiative in different regions or countries, aiming to uncover the challenges encountered, the methods used for policy implementation, and the outcomes achieved. The study focuses on the factors that influence the effectiveness of these reforms, including political will, stakeholder engagement, financial resources, and cultural factors. By examining these variables, the paper provides insights into the potential strategies for successful policy implementation in the field of education. Findings suggest that while reforms can bring about significant improvements, they are often met with resistance and require careful planning and continuous evaluation to ensure long-term sustainability.

Keywords: Educational Reform; Policy Implementation; Case Studies; Stakeholder Engagement; Sustainable Outcomes.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Johnson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Johnson, E. (2020). Educational Reform and Policy Implementation: Case Studies. Frontiers of Educational Review, 2(1), 8. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20200412
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Johnson, E. Educational Reform and Policy Implementation: Case Studies. Frontiers of Educational Review, 2020, 2, 8. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20200412
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Johnson E. Educational Reform and Policy Implementation: Case Studies. Frontiers of Educational Review; 2020, 2(1):8. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20200412
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Johnson, Emma 2020. "Educational Reform and Policy Implementation: Case Studies" Frontiers of Educational Review 2, no.1:8. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20200412

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Johnson, E. (2020). Educational Reform and Policy Implementation: Case Studies. Frontiers of Educational Review, 2(1), 8. doi:10.69610/j.fer.20200412

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