Can Education Change Society? Educational Realities and the Tasks of the Critical Scholar/Activist

Authors

  • Michael W. Apple University of Wisconsin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26248/.v2020i0.785

Keywords:

Critical-Scholar/Activist, Educational Realities, Education, Teachers

Abstract

This essay starts with a personal example of some recent international politics surrounding educational reforms. It is an example that illuminates the damaging effects of some of the radically undemocratic policies that are being put in place by conservative governments in all too many countries.

Author Biography

Michael W. Apple, University of Wisconsin

Professor, John Bascom Professor School of Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison. U.S.A
Distinguished Professor Rowan University

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Published

2020-05-22

How to Cite

Apple, M. W. (2020). Can Education Change Society? Educational Realities and the Tasks of the Critical Scholar/Activist. Education Sciences, 2020, 134–147. https://doi.org/10.26248/.v2020i0.785

Issue

Vol. 2020 (2020): Special Issue 2020

Section

Articles