PISA, Policy and the OECD

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Focusing on the OECD's PISA for Schools test, this book delves into the intricate dynamics of global educational governance. Utilizing a policy sociology framework, it analyzes the complete policy cycle, from development to local implementation in U.S. schools. The study highlights how PISA for Schools influences local educational practices through distinct yet interconnected strategies, including heterarchy, respatialisation, and the promotion of 'best practices'. This exploration reveals the complex interplay of spatiality and power in shaping educational governance.