The improving America's schools Wong, Kenneth K. 1955- text bibliography dcu Washington, D.C Georgetown University Press c2007 2007 monographic eng

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xv, 254 pages ; 23 cm. "Clearly, parents, policymakers, and researchers are all keenly interested in the relationship between mayoral leadership and city school performance. Some analysts have pointed out that there are not enough data yet for proper evaluation. Others have speculated that it may simply not be possible to connect governance reforms to district improvement. For policymakers faced with real-time decisions, however, these justifications are not sufficient. This study is motivated by a desire to take the best available data, whatever their limitations, and to produce the best possible empirical analysis of the pressing question: What impact does mayoral control have on school system performance?..." (From Preface) 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. Kenneth K. Wong ... [et al.]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-236) and index. n-us--- School management and organization United States Gestión y organización escolar Estados Unidos School improvement programs United States Mejoramiento de programas escolares Estados Unidos Educational change United States Cambio educativo Estados Unidos Education, Urban United States Educación urbana Estados Unidos LB 2805 E24 2007 379.1/530973 9781589011793 (alk. paper) 1589011791 (alk. paper) 2007007018 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0711/2007007018.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0711/2007007018.html DLC 070216 20251113114929.0 14737170 eng