In a recent article in the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore County Schools Superintendent Joe A. Hairston has been recognized for raising student achievement in his district. He has been running the school system in Baltimore County for 10 years. That fact alone is impressive. The national average for length of stay for a school system superintendent is a little over 3 years. Hairston has helped close the achievement gap in his district. He believes that every student is capable of succeeding despite poverty or coming from a struggling school. All students should be held to the same rigorous standards despite socioeconomic divides. Hairston has striven to have at least 12 AP courses offered at each high school in Baltimore County.
Baltimore City in the past has been right around the national average for length of stay for their CEO's. With new CEO's coming in and out every few years it has been hard getting things done and seeing improvements. Will we see improvements in Baltimore in the next 6 or 7 years. I believe so if not sooner, much sooner. After Dr. Alonso has had some time to make changes and see the changes take effect I believe we will begin seeing improvements in student achievement. If things stay the same, with steady, strong leadership at central offices, City Schools should see improvements very soon.
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