Mayors and Schools
Minority Voices and Democratic Tensions in Urban Education
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Temple University Press,U.S.
Published:15th Jun '06
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Analyzes the trend toward mayoral control of urban schools, using Chicago and Cleveland as case studies. The author shows that although both cities have experienced noteworthy improvements in student performance since mayoral control, the increased centralization of decision-making has reduced minority participation in democratic politics.Analyzes the trend toward increased mayoral control of urban schools, using Chicago and Cleveland as case studies
"I believe that Chambers' book will make a tremendous contribution to the current and future debates about urban school reform. The focus on two important US cities will make it a must read for those interested in urban politics. The focus on minority incorporation will draw readers interested in race and American politics. Finally, Chambers' focus on urban school reform will make this book of interest to those who care about the state of America's urban school systems." Marion Orr, Department of Political Science, Brown University "Timely and nuanced...Chambers' book is notable for its attention to historical context and its balanced presentation of competing evidence." Urban Affairs Review
ISBN: 9781592134687
Dimensions: 210mm x 140mm x 25mm
Weight: unknown
240 pages