Contemporary public policy on education focuses on several key social objectives: ensuring equity and access to quality education for all students, holding schools accountable for student outcomes, supporting educators through professional development, and fostering parental and community engagement. Policies like the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in the U.S. and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) also emphasize preparing students for college, careers, and global citizenship, while promoting lifelong learning and inclusivity, particularly for marginalized groups. These policies aim to create an educational system that is inclusive, equitable, and responsive to both national and global challenges.