New Superintendent Amid Turbulent Times

Baltimore County Public Schools has a new superintendent, Dr. William Heiser, marking the fifth leadership change in just ten years. He brings experience from Anne Arundel County and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, stepping in as Dr. Myriam Rogers departs mid-contract after a string of leadership upheavals—including ethics violations and criminal charges among past superintendents. Critics questioned the selection process for lacking transparency and public input. Heiser takes the helm at a critical moment: graduation rates hit a 15-year low, while dropout rates soar to a 15-year high. He officially begins July 1. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/302b9c0ea81f5460