This paper develops a new, broader, and more realistic lens to study (lacking) linkages between government policy and school practices. Drawing on recent work in...
In the last three decennia, many governments have introduced market mechanisms in education. They have done so by enhancing parental choice and encouraging school...
When looking at independent schools, the Netherlands is often mentioned as a prime example of school autonomy. Rooted in the constitution, the Dutch education sys...
How does steering in complex education systems work? Based on detailed empirical research, our aim here is to paint a lively picture of steering dynamics in Dutch...
Many policy systems and education systems have grown more complex in the past three decades. Power has moved away from central governments in different directions...
This article aims at deepening the understanding of how central governments enact meta-governance. Drawing on meta-governance and policy network theory, a heurist...
Faced with the diversity-efficiency dilemma, private companies apply ‘mass customization strategies' to add diversity without adding costs. As schools are urged t...
In the wake of neo-liberal informed global trends to set performance standards and intensify accountability, the Dutch government aimed for ‘raising standards for...
