Congressman Cummings Commends Baltimore City Schools for Selection of New CEO

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June 13, 2007
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — startwidainctext   Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07) commended the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS) for selecting Dr. Andres Alonso as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Alonso currently serves as the Deputy Chancellor for Teaching and Learning of the New York City Department of Education and has been instrumental in implementing major reforms in the New York City public school system.
"I am pleased that the Baltimore City Public School System has selected a proven leader who has dedicated his career to educating children," Congressman Cummings said. "Dr. Alonso combines extensive experience as a senior administrator at the nation's largest public school system coupled with an unwavering belief that every child can succeed. He brings the right combination of professional skills and dedication to instill educational excellence and effective reforms in Baltimore City."
"I am grateful to Dr. Charlene Cooper Boston for her committed service as interim CEO of BCPSS and I wish her the very best in the future," Congressman Cummings continued. "I look forward to working with Dr. Alonso on behalf of our City's children to meet the significant challenges facing our school system."
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