Education and culture are foundations for social and economic development and part of community identity. Preservation and promotion of culture and promotion of education compatible with respect for human rights have positive impacts on social cohesion and development [ISO 26000: 6.8.4.1].
Required Readings:
• United Nations (UN): Report of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 August – 4 September 2002
• Policy Report: Corporate Involvement in School Reform (2002) (pages 1 – 14). Available at: http://epsl.asu.edu/epru/articles/EPRU-0205-59-OWI.pdf
• Downs, W. (2011). Why arguments against business involvement in education don’t add up. Available at: http://educationnext.org/why-arguments-against-business-involvement-in-education-don%E2%80%99t-add-up/
Also of Interest:
• Molnar, A. (2001). Corporate involvement in schools: Time for a more critical look. Available at: http://nepc.colorado.edu/files/cace-01-01.html
Assignment:
Recommend a program for partnering with a local school to assist in education or education reform. What goals would you set for the program? How would you address educators misgivings about corporate involvement in education? How would you evaluate the initiatives? What governance should the program adopt?
