1st Edition
The Past, Present and Future of Education in the USA A Business & Management Perspective
The Past, Present and Future of Education: A Business & Management Perspective critically analyzes the systemic decline of the US Department of Education, questioning its current relevance and advocating for transformative change. The goal of this book is to provide a history of education, the current state, and what needs to (possibly) be done to strategically align the vision of education with the mission of businesses.
Targeting a broad audience – educators, administrators, parents, policymakers, and community leaders – the book presents a compelling case for reimagining the American education system. Through data-driven insights and statistical analysis, it highlights current deficiencies and their long-term implications for American youth. The goal is to encourage collaborative efforts to re-evaluate educational priorities, address systemic flaws, and better align the system with 21st-century demands, ultimately preparing students for a globally competitive environment.
Academically rigorous and pedagogically rich, the book incorporates models, case studies, and chapter-based thematic exercises. These resources make it highly adaptable for use in undergraduate and graduate education and policy courses, as well as in professional development programs. The text offers a forward-looking curriculum tool that prepares students and educators alike to take a proactive role in shaping the future of education.
Chapter 1: The Foundations of American Education Early Colonial Education System. Chapter 2: The Creation and Evolution of the Department of Education. Chapter 3: The Business Model in Education. Chapter 4: Comparing U.S. Education with Global Systems. Chapter 5: Wealth, Resources, and Educational Outcomes. Chapter 6: Shared Leadership in Education. Chapter 7: Intelligence in Education. Chapter 8: Organizational Justice in Education. Chapter 9: The Role of Technology in Modern Education. Chapter 10: Federal Level: Implementing Change. Chapter 11: State Level: Implementing Change. Chapter 12: Local Level: Implementing Change. Chapter 13: The Study of Integrating Shared Leadership, Cultural Intelligence, and Organizational Justice into DOE. Chapter 14: Methodology and Results for DOE to improve Strategic Initiatives in Public Schools by Implementing Shared Leadership, Cultural Intelligence, and Organizational Justice. Chapter 15: The Future of DOE and Public School Education in the United States based on Shared Leadership, Cultural Intelligence, and Organizational Justice. Chapter 16: Call to Action and the Necessity of a Business Model for DOE and Public Schools.
Biography
Jamey M. Long is Professor within the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, USA; an educator for public schools; and small business owner.
