Leadership and Education in Baltimore City Public Schools

Andres Alonzo, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, discusses the challenges of overage students and the importance of accelerating learning. He emphasizes the role of technology in engaging students and expanding learning time. Alonzo highlights leadership qualities, the need for collaboration among teachers, and the importance of having a shared vision for school improvement. He addresses operational gaps in school systems and the role of principals as leaders. Alonzo's vision includes every parent having a choice of a great school, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and leadership in education.

What percentage of students were overage by the time they reached high school in Baltimore?

• 50%

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

How does the Baltimore City Public Schools plan to use technology to address attendance issues?

• By using social media platforms

• By offering virtual reality experiences

• By providing online classes

• By engaging students in learning exercises at home

What is a key leadership quality mentioned by Andres Alonzo?

• Strictness

• Confidence combined with humility

• Indecisiveness

• Aggressiveness

According to Andres Alonzo, what is the most important factor for a leader?

• Being the most prepared

• Being authoritative

• Having a strong vision

• Having good people around

What is a simple element of Andres Alonzo's vision for school improvement?

• Reducing class sizes

• Increasing the number of schools

• Improving operational efficiency

• Hiring more teachers

What does Andres Alonzo believe is necessary for a functioning school system?

• Advanced technology

• Smaller class sizes

• Operational efficiency

• More funding

What is Andres Alonzo's vision for every parent in Baltimore?

• To have more extracurricular activities

• To have access to online education

• To have a choice of a great school

• To have access to private schools

What role does Andres Alonzo see for school principals in the future?

• As strict disciplinarians

• As community leaders and instructional coaches

• As technology experts

• As financial managers

How has the role of school principals changed according to Andres Alonzo?

• They have less autonomy

• They are more involved in community leadership

• They focus solely on academics

• They have become less important

What is a significant factor in the success of Baltimore schools according to Andres Alonzo?

• Involvement of Teach For America alumni

• Increased funding

• More standardized testing

• Smaller class sizes