What governance structure of Baltimore City Public Schools should be implemented as a means of maintaining and improving our school district? Should Dr. Andres Alonso and City Schools offices maintain their autonomy and strong decision-making abilities? Conversely, should city public officials become more invested in Baltimore City Public Schools by taking on a direct governance role?
Governor Martin O’Malley was quoted in April for being “open” to the idea of giving Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake more influence on Baltimore City Public Schools. On one hand, I believe this idea makes sense. Why shouldn’t public officials and policy makers be held more accountable to maintaining and improving one of the most public institutions of their constituency? On another hand, this policy idea could allow further politics and bureaucracy into public education. Furthermore, why shouldn’t professionals in education be the leaders of a school district instead of a public official with no related experience? Governance structures of public school districts truly can be characterized as presenting us with a “Catch 22” experience. Should experienced school leaders forfeit their autonomy and decision-making influence in order to receive more assistance from public officials? Should public officials be more invested in public education by being directly responsible for maintaining and improving their schools?
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/education/blog/bal-omalley-would-support-more-mayoral-control-of-schools-20130411,0,537464.story
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