Conclusion

The influence of publishers and politics on education highlights the necessity for ethical practices and collaborative decision-making that prioritize students’ learning needs. By focusing on the adoption of high-quality, effective resources, educational institutions can support a merit-based framework that elevates individual student achievement through objective measures.

Schools that implement transparent procurement processes and engage stakeholders in resource selection foster an educational environment where materials contribute meaningfully to student success, validated by measurable outcomes.

Having explored the role of publishers and politics in education, we now turn to examine trends in literacy statistics over the past 30 years to understand how educational practices have impacted student learning.