David F. Labaree

David F. Labaree is an American educational researcher and scholar known for his work on the sociology of education, educational policy, and the history of education. He critiques how educational systems often prioritize competing goals like equity, quality, and choice, leading to challenges in achieving meaningful reform. Labaree emphasizes that education is not just about knowledge transmission but also about social values and power dynamics. His insights help us understand the complexities of the educational landscape and the tensions between different stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, and families.