Methodology: Education issues
Because this standard is still in a pilot phase, the findings should only be viewed as exploratory. This standard is not rated, nor does it factor into overall program or institutional ratings. We reviewed syllabi for all relevant professional coursework to locate lectures and required reading that address educational policy challenges relating to equity (e.g., racial and economic achievement gaps), efforts to increase educational opportunities (e.g., desegregation, Head Start) and/or reforming educational institutions (e.g., charter schools, alternative certification). We simply noted the number of courses in which these topics were addressed.
