Education is a vital tenet of a democratic society, equipping citizens with the skills necessary to self-govern. Individuals also experience K12 education policy consistently throughout their lives, as a student, a parent, a taxpayer, and/or a community member. However, few political science programs offer courses that focus on education.e argue for the inclusion of education politics in
... [Show full abstract] political science education by highlighting the importance for students, the discipline, and democratic ideals. Though education, a crucial public good, has always been a political institution, a systematic review of the top-100 political science programs reveals that political science curricula often overlook education. Only 1 out of every 4 programs has an education-focused political science course. Our paper additionally provides a framework for political science educators to integrate education politics into their curricula, illustrating the connections between education politics and key political science concepts.