Johnson, Jr. Bob L. (2001). The micro-political dynamics of education interests: A view from within. Educational Policy 15 1 (January-March): 115-134.

Using concepts and frameworks from the political science and organizational theory literatures, this article examines a set of defining micro-political issues associated with education interest groups: the politics of group formation and maintenance; the politics of group governance; role and sub-unit politics; and the politics of ideology. Little conceptual and empirical research on the micro-political dynamics of education interest groups can be found in the politics of education literature. The intent of this article is to provide a context for understanding the micro-political dynamics of educational interests and encourage research in this area.