It Takes a City: Getting Serious about Urban School Reform

by Paul T. Hill and James Harvey

Book Overview

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Mayoral takeovers of big city public education systems are desperation measures. After decades of decline in school quality, something must be done to make sure city children learn enough to function as adults in American society. But how can city leaders make a real difference?

This book, a sequel to Fixing Urban Schools (Brookings, 1998), is a practical guide for mayors, civic leaders, school board members, and involved citizens. Based...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815736398
• ISBN13: 9780815736394
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.1"