The education mayor : improving America's schools / Kenneth K. Wong [and others].

Other author Wong, Kenneth K., 1955-
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxv, 254 pages ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
School management and organization--United States.
School improvement programs--United States.
Educational change--United States.
Education, Urban--United States.
Mayors--United States.

SeriesAmerican governance and public policy series
American governance and public policy. ^A382311
Contents Introduction: Mayoral governance in education gains prominence -- The historical and political context of integrated governance -- The new-style education mayors -- Evaluating the effects of mayoral control -- Integrated governance as a strategy to improve school performance -- Considering the gap between high- and low-performing schools -- Accountability and urban high schools : the challenge of improving instructional practices -- Toward strategic deployment of resources -- The political dynamics in building public support for education -- Mayorally governed school districts as laboratories of democracy.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 219-236) and index.
LCCN 2007007018
ISBN9781589011793 (alk. paper)
ISBN1589011791 (alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LB2805 .E282 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold