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WHO IS RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE IF A SCHOOL FAILS?
Putting responsibility and accountability for our schools clearly under the Mayor will enable the entire government to work together to ensure our students get the best education possible.

CHICAGO AND BOSTON:
Powerful Evidence that Mayoral Responsibility Works CHICAGO

In 1995, the Illinois legislature gave the mayor of Chicago responsibility for the city's schools. Under Mayor Daley's leadership, they've moved rapidly to improve their schools.

Test scores have improved four years in a row.Percent of students scoring in the lowest academic group has decreased four years in a row.Improvements are spread across the city: 73 percent of high schools improved in reading and 95 percent improved in math.Enrollment has increased by 30,000 students over four years — a sign that confidence in the schools is returning.

BOSTON

Boston has also made tremendous strides with an appointed board and a strong mayor running the schools.

Officials have ended "social promotion" and set higher standards for students.Test scores have improved in nearly every grade in both reading and math.Gains have been greatest in math and at the high school level — where students have historically struggled the most.Boston was the first major urban school district to wire all of its schools. They have attracted more than $22 million in outside investment to support this effort.
ANY EDUCATION COMMISSIONER FIGHTING AGAINST THESE STATISTICS DOES NOT HAVE THE CHILDREN'S BEST INTEREST

SCHOOL BOARD MUST GO

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SCHOOL BOARD MUST GO

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