In cities where mayors oversee the local schools, the reason for this arrangement typically has to do with

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When mayors oversee local schools, they have more control over resources and are held more accountable for the outcomes, as opposed to having school boards who may be less directly accountable to the public. Additionally, mayors may have more authority to make changes and implement initiatives that they believe will be beneficial for the city's education system. The other options, promoting teacher-led innovation, educational excellence or rewarding political cronies, are not the primary reasons for mayoral oversight of local schools.

In Cities Where Mayors Oversee the Local Schools, the Reason