Introduction: Mayoral governance in education gains prominence
The historical and political context of integrated governance
The new-style education mayors
Evaluating the effects of mayoral control
Integrated governance as a strategy to improve school performance
Considering the gap between high- and low-performing schools
Accountability and urban high schools : the challenge of improving instructional practices
Toward strategic deployment of resources
The political dynamics in building public support for education
Mayorally governed school districts as laboratories of democracy.