As the chief elected officials of their cities, mayors have a rightful role in promoting the interests of public school students and parents who live there, as well as the interests of taxpayers who help fund the school district. Without a strong education system, mayors will find it more difficult to recruit new businesses, strengthen economic development efforts, and retain and enhance the city's fiscal vitality. Since mayors already have authority over so many agencies that affect the lives of children and families, it makes good sense for the city and the school district to align their efforts. No matter what the initial political perceptions may be, at the end of the day, mayors are getting involved in education for the same reason as the school district: to improve the lives and educational outcomes of the children who attend public schools. In this article, the authors discuss mayoral engagement in public education and describe the different ways in which become involved in school system affairs.