Stakeholders are individuals or groups who influence or are influenced by a policy. Policies are the result of negotiating conflicting interests, so stakeholder analysis can be used by policy makers for decision making. When it comes to the issue of educational reform, numerous stakeholders are involved, and each stakeholder has its own interests. Their desires or intentions differ in terms of political objectives and motivations behind educational reform, such as competition, reputation, human capital. Furthermore, setting a higher standard for science teachers involves various aspects, such as operation, technology, funding. Each aspect is emphasized differently among different stakeholders. In this case, it is important for policy makers to use the method of stakeholder analysis to measure the role each of them plays in this policy and their power. Stakeholder ClassificationUS Department of Education: The Department's Mission of Education is to “promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access.” (U.S. Department of Education, ed.gov) To accomplish its mission, the DOE's goal is to identify major issues and establish policies aimed at those issues. Under current federal education law, schools are required to measure and report teacher qualifications to ensure that students receive a high-quality education and that district teachers receive fairness in schools. According to the 2007-2008 Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS), 12 percent of high school mathematics teachers do not have a certificate or specialization in mathematics, while the percentage of science teachers is approximately 4 percent. These statistics suggest that there is a serious problem... middle of paper......ence. Teachers with higher educational qualifications generally have better teaching quality along with their strong background of academic knowledge and their advanced teaching techniques. Parents: As parents, they expect their children to succeed in school and support schools in their efforts to educate the child. Parents are very important stakeholders in educational decision making. As suggested by Essex (2005), many parents' decisions on educational matters are significantly influenced by their values and beliefs rather than by school law. Community: Local communities expect and require students to be prepared for employment and leadership and provide support to families and parents. students who need assistance. If the implementation of this new education policy will have a positive impact on the local economy, communities will be willing to support it.
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