BoardBuzz was excited last week when we heard about a new blog from the folks at National Journal. Their new education blog assembles some of the biggest names (and sharpest minds) in the education world to discuss hot issues. It’s so cool, we don’t even mind the competition!

In fact, NSBA’s own Anne Bryant has been asked to contribute (see, we told you the biggest names and sharpest minds!), and contribute she has.  This week’s question is about the merits of mayoral control.  And Anne weighs in:

Conversations have centered around the merits of mayoral control of school districts for years now. And in some cases, like in Chicago and Boston, some degree of mayoral control works. With the proper oversight and accountability, as well as the involvement of a highly functioning school board and an engaged community, these kinds of relationships can work. But perhaps most importantly, what sets those school districts apart from other mayorally controlled districts, what really makes them work, is the strong relationship between the mayor and the school board.

Check it out . . . the conversation is just getting started!