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Mitra, Dana L.; Movit, Marcela; Frick, William – Educational Policy, 2008
City leaders increasingly have hoped that school reform can spark a renaissance in struggling communities. Using the lens of building civic capacity, this article examines efforts to revitalize "Milltown"--a small urban community that has been devastated by the loss of manufacturing jobs. Analysis of interview and written documents identifies…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, School Restructuring, Global Approach, Manufacturing