{"id":63957,"date":"2021-05-27T13:49:38","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T17:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/?p=63957"},"modified":"2021-05-27T13:51:12","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T17:51:12","slug":"maryland-state-board-of-education-appoints-new-state-superintendent-of-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/maryland-state-board-of-education-appoints-new-state-superintendent-of-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPOINTS NEW STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION APPOINTS NEW STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mr. Mohammed Choudhury Appointed Following National, Multi-Phased Search <\/em><\/strong>Process Guided by Community and Stakeholder Input<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

BALTIMORE, MD (May 27, 2021) <\/strong>\u2013 In a unanimous vote today, the Maryland State Board of Education (State Board) has appointed Mr. Mohammed Choudhury<\/strong> as the next Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Choudhury\u2019s selection follows a rigorous and multi-phased national search, closely guided by community and stakeholder input.<\/p>\n

\"Mohammed<\/a>Currently serving as Associate Superintendent and Chief Strategy, Talent and Innovation Officer for the San Antonio Independent School District, Mr. Choudhury is nationally recognized for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to equity, innovation, and excellence in public education. Understanding needs, spearheading initiatives and delivering results, Mr. Choudhury has integrated transformative policies and groundbreaking practices that have shattered expectations and raised the bar for staff and students across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we set out on our search for Maryland\u2019s next superintendent, our goal was to identify and hire the highest caliber candidate to build the future of education for all Maryland children. Considering Mr. Choudhury\u2019s outstanding transformative accomplishments, we are completely confident that we have hired the right person, one who deeply cares about children,\u201d said Board President Clarence Crawford. \u201cMr. Choudhury distinguished himself by providing a fresh perspective, and his engaging high-energy approach brings the best out of the people he serves. He is a bold pioneer in the educational community, and we are fortunate to have secured his leadership as Maryland\u2019s chief education officer as we continue to recover from the devastating impacts of COVID-19 and seek to implement the Blueprint for Maryland\u2019s Future. Mr. Choudhury is an empathetic and collaborative leader and hard-working person who values input and diverse perspectives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Relentlessly committed to narrowing historical opportunity and achievement gaps and improving student achievement and outcomes, Choudhury is credited for helping to lead a transformation of San Antonio\u2019s large school system, where 90% of students are economically-disadvantaged. Before he arrived in San Antonio, the district had an F-rating. Today, it is the fastest-improving large district in all of Texas.<\/p>\n

Choudhury cites the following initiatives as the driving forces for this success: implementing an innovative poverty tracker to assess and address student needs in the district\u2019s poorest communities; expanding options for families by launching innovative, high-performing school models that serve all students; and recruiting and retaining master teachers at chronically underperforming schools. San Antonio\u2019s success has helped transform the way Texas examines poverty and funds public schools with Choudhury\u2019s work scaled to benefit more than 5.4 million students across the state.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor years, Maryland Public Schools have been a model for other states and there is an incredibly strong foundation to build upon to ensure that every Maryland student has the opportunity to build a great future. But being one of the top states for education doesn\u2019t mean there aren\u2019t gaps in the system, and it certainly doesn\u2019t mean there isn\u2019t room for improvement,\u201d said Mohammed Choudhury. \u201cWith the Blueprint for Maryland\u2019s Future as a guide for MSDE and every district in the state, the state\u2019s leaders have shown a remarkable commitment to the hard work that\u2019s necessary to bridge gaps and ensure every student has the tools and supports needed to be successful. I am honored by the board\u2019s selection and look forward to hitting the ground running as Maryland’s next State Superintendent of Schools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Prior to his appointment in San Antonio, Choudhury led transformation and innovation efforts for the Dallas Independent School District which has been recognized as a national model for launching and scaling transformation initiatives. He started his career as a classroom teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District where he earned accolades for his innovative work to partner with non-profit organizations to provide students with additional support in middle school. Beyond the classroom, Mr. Choudhury also built extensive experience and expertise in program and policy development as a senior leader with the Future is Now Schools Network.<\/p>\n

In 2018, Education Week profiled Choudhury as a \u201cLeader to Learn From,\u201d one of 12 exceptional school system leaders recognized nationally for impacting student and teacher success. Mr. Choudhury is a member of the Chiefs for Change Future Chief program, a highly selective, nationally-based leadership development program that prepares the next generation of state and district education leaders. Mr. Choudhury completed his undergraduate work at California State University in Northridge and earned an M.Ed. from UCLA. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr. Choudhury will replace Dr. Karen B. Salmon who will retire on June 30 after an education career spanning more than 45 years, including five years leading the Maryland State Department of Education.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thankful for Dr. Salmon\u2019s leadership, deep knowledge of Maryland\u2019s education system and her unparalleled commitment to all Maryland children as part of her dedication to equity and excellence,\u201d said President Crawford. \u201cAs a result of her guidance, we are well-poised to deliver the future of Maryland education.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last fall, the Maryland State Board of Education announced that it had retained Greenwood\/Asher & Associates to lead the global search for the next Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. The extensive, multi-phased search process included planning, community outreach, and a national recruitment strategy. The firm conducted multiple stakeholder meetings, three public Town Hall meetings, and a survey to solicit public input to inform the Superintendent recruitment profile.<\/p>\n

Led by the superintendent selection team, all Board members screened and narrowed 55 applicants to 11.\u00a0 Eleven candidates were researched and interviewed, with four exceptional finalists.<\/p>\n

Mr. Choudhury will begin his term as Maryland State Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2021.<\/p>\n

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