Discussion 1: "Policy Implementation"
Please respond to the following:
•From the text, dispute or support Goggin's belief that implementation of public policy is as much a matter of negotiation and communication as it is a matter of command. Justify your rationale.
•From the first e-Activity and the weekly reading, debate whether Race to the Top has succeeded or has failed. Provide support for your response.
Discussion 2: "Top-Down versus Bottom-Up"
Please respond to the following:
•From the weekly reading, suggest one possible educational policy lesson President Obama may have learned from previous administrations. Provide a rationale for your response.
•From the second e-Activity, predict one public policy lesson from the current administration from which future administrations may benefit. Support your response with at least two examples of the potential benefits.