Takeovers or toeholds?

Mayoral takeovers of public school systems have received a lot of attention as some keen observers of the reform landscape point out, they have come to be considered something of a "movement" in urban education. Big-city mayoral takeovers may lack the dramatic sweep of full-scale takeovers...

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Published in:Education Week 2003-10, Vol.23 (5), p.44
Main Authors: Edelstein, Fritz, LaRock, J D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Education reform
Mayors
Public schools
School administration
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Summary:Mayoral takeovers of public school systems have received a lot of attention as some keen observers of the reform landscape point out, they have come to be considered something of a "movement" in urban education. Big-city mayoral takeovers may lack the dramatic sweep of full-scale takeovers, but they nonetheless address real problems schools face today. Edelstein and LaRock presents the leadership strategies implemented by mayors in public education.
ISSN:0277-4232
1944-8333