Abstract
This paper discusses the emergence of an opt-out movement in Israel led by parent associations at local and national levels. The protest targeted the use of a national standardized test, the Meitzav. Analyzing media coverage of this movement and informed by the theoretical arguments of the Advocacy Coalition Framework, the study suggests that by forming a coalition with the Teachers’ Union, parents proclaimed their right to a role in education policymaking in a highly centralized system. The coalition was s uccessful in that it influenced the Ministry of Education to postpone the tests and form a special committee to reevaluate the national assessment policy. The Israeli case enhances our understanding of opt-out movements in different educational and institutional contexts.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 135 |
Journal | Education Policy Analysis Archives |
Volume | 30 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 20 Dec 2022 |
Keywords
- Israel
- opt-out movement
- parents
- standardized tests
- test-based accountability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education