Case studies of six major US cities provide concrete examples of school governance reforms
Examines reasons for governance changes and implementation challenges to inform policy-making
Evaluates outcomes for teachers and students to assess reform effectiveness
Authored by authoritative voices in education and governance
English-language e-book accessible for a wide audience
Summarized by Shop
Drastic reform measures are being implemented in growing numbers of urban communities as the public’s patience has finally run out with perpetually nonperforming public schools. This authoritative and eye-opening volume examines governance changes in six cities during the 1990s, where either mayoral control of schools has occurred or wher
Format
E-Book
Language
English
Genre
Society & Culture, Education
Target Audience
Adults
Number of Case Studies
6 (Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago, Boston, San Diego, Seattle)
