ABSTRACT
The politics of education explores one aspect of the general field of the politics of knowledge which is concerned with how knowledge is created and disseminated. Schools, along with the media, libraries, and the Internet, are central to the process of disseminating knowledge to the public. All aspects of the politics of education involve knowledge dissemination, including the governance structure of schools; media portrayal of educational issues; politicians; parents and parent organizations; special interest groups; foundations and think tanks; professional organizations; teachers unions; and the education industry.
