Gregory Thornton

Education

Thornton is leaving and his successor was picked quietly

The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners announced Tuesday that Dr. Gregory Thorton will leave his post as schools CEO on Friday. But the move has…

Inside Maryland Politics

Issues for the "presumptive mayor"

Fraser Smith and Andy Green, of the Baltimore Sun's editorial board, talk about the issues they think "presumptive mayor" Catherine Pugh ought to address…

National

The Myth Of The Superstar Superintendent?

Eric Westervelt

Superintendents make almost no difference when it comes to student success, according to a new report.

Education

First Day On The Job For Baltimore City Schools CEO

Baltimore City School's new CEO Dr. Gregory Thornton spent his first day on the job visiting district summer programs.With his chief academic officer at…