New Guide: Mayoral Leadership and Involvement in Education
Posted by on May 26, 2006
[posted from Public Education Network newblast]
MAYORAL LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION
As the role of mayors in reforming public education increases, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) believes there is a need to assist mayors as they choose how to get involved and at what level of engagement. A new “Action Guide” provides principles, suggestions and ideas for mayoral leadership and involvement. It also explains the political, financial and bureaucratic problems with which mayors are confronted when they become involved in public education. Four central themes on mayoral leadership and involvement in education are emphasized in the Action Guide: advocacy, capacity, implementation and sustainability. The guide is intended to provide useful information to mayors no matter what role they currently have or are considering in education. The guide helps mayors answer two pivotal questions. What role should I have as the chief elected official of my city to ensure that every child has the opportunity to have a quality education experience? What can I do to align my city?s services and resources to provide that opportunity?
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