New city schools CEO
Let us know your thoughts on the selection of Andres Alonso, the No. 2 official in New York City schools, as the next CEO of the Baltimore school system. Alonso will be named CEO at a 3 p.m. press conference today. Read about Alonso's selection here.
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Question: What do you call an expert?
Answer: Someone from out of town........
Here we go again repeating the history of Baltimore Politics and education, by going outside of the city (let alone the state) and bringing someone to run "our" system. Is there an absence of qualified professionals from either the current system with a understanding of what our city is made of to run the system? This person will probably last about 2-3 years and then leave because of either frustration or the desire to return back home.
Posted by: Big G | June 13, 2007 2:32 PM
I look forward to new and innovative ideas in educating the children of Baltimore. For so long we have been at the bottom of the educational arena. Why not embrace change? Dr. Alonso credentials are impeccable--bi-lingual, accomplished at understanding special needs students, ESL students, and the tenacity to hold high expectations for accountability. If children can't learn the way we teach--then we need to teach the way they learn!
Posted by: Chris Jackson | June 13, 2007 8:45 PM
We missed the opportunity to get a superintenent who would definitely make a difference.
Posted by: Dr. Myrtle Webb | June 13, 2007 10:06 PM
As a veteran teacher that has taught in both NY and now in MD I must say that I am excited for this change. However, as a community the city must remember that change takes time. Hopefully, Alonso will keep his promise and stay for the long haul. It may take as long as 10 years to see progress. NYC did not make gains overnight, and either will Baltimore City. Both parents and tax payers will need to become more involved in this process if positive change is to occor. I love this city and I see great things for the future, but there needs to be committment by all. I'm sure there are many qualified persons that are already in the city, unfortunately, they have not been apart of a system with success. Alonso seems to have seen success, and knows how to institute systems and programs that work. As a community, I hope Baltimoreans will support their children the city's future.
Posted by: JK | June 14, 2007 10:27 AM
What I am hearing is typical of Baltimore: lots of negative, cynical comments, and predictions of failure and ineffectiveness. Give the guy a chance!
Posted by: David Hildebrand | June 14, 2007 11:22 AM
I will try to be open- minded and hopeful.I am a teacher and look forward to getting help,support and a change for the better.Too much time already wasted. Let's get it on !
Posted by: dee worsley | June 21, 2007 6:46 PM