Marcus Weaver-Hightower is a professor of the Foundations of Education whose work delves into gender and education, the sociology of education, and qualitative research. His scholarship investigates the politics of boys' education, masculinity studies, and the use of comics and graphic novels in research and classrooms. Weaver-Hightower explores how educational policies are shaped and how they impact diverse student populations, emphasizing deeper cultural and societal contexts. His approach blends theoretical analysis with a practical engagement with educational practice.
Understanding the Hidden Politics of School Food
This book delves into the heated political battles over what kids eat at school, shedding light onto how policymakers craft food policy for schools. The book takes readers inside schools, through the history of school food programs in the United States and England, and into the policy terrain that makes school lunch difficult to change.