Who Shall Lead the Way? ; Schools Need Strong Local Leadership
The Washington Times › January 21, 2005
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Washington's mayor, Tony Williams, spent most of his day yesterday attending inaugural activities, including the swearing-in ceremony and a reception sponsored by the National League of Cities, of which he is president. The dual roles give Mr. Williams a unique opportunity to argue on behalf of America's cities. But is Mr. Mayor up to the challenge? He has squandered much of his mayoral capital on an issue important to all healthy cities - education. Will he do the same as head of the National League of Cities (NLC).
Public schools in the national capital are in abysmal shape. Their physical plants are deteriorating faster than architects and engineers can draw up plans to renovate them. Academically speaking, they are in worse shape - despite the fact that the city's per- pupil costs ($11,289) are higher than any state.See the full content of this document
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Who Shall Lead the Way? ; Schools Need Strong Local Leadership
The NLC acknowledges that, "In most American cities and towns, education is not viewed as a municipal responsibility," and it also recognizes the "positive difference" that locally elected officials can ...
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