This article discusses the relationship between politics and education in the light of the recent reform of local government in England. Three topics are examined: 1) efficiency and the size of the local education authorities; 2) party politics in local government; and 3) local administration of education vs. administration by a central…

Explores how the English educational system functions in response to participation by and relationships between the central government, local authorities, politicians, officials, teachers, school inspectors, school personnel, and parents. Surveys advantages and problems caused by the dependence of the educational system on a culturally pluralistic…