Community meetings begin in the CEO search (Video)

1/18/22 -- Chicago-based Alma Advisory Group is hosting 75 meetings this week,  including three community meetings to gather input from residents, stakeholders, staff, students, and caregivers.  

Major community input sought for selection of next CEO

1/6/23 -- CMSD has launched a national search for a new CEO, the most signifiant leadership transition in the district's recent history.

2022 was big year for big CMSD stories (Photo gallery)

1/6/2023 -- CMSD produces big stories every year, but 2022 generated more than its share. While the pending change in the CEO’s office leads the list, the runners-up were more than remarkable.

Board picks firm for CEO search

11/23/2022 -- The Cleveland Board of Education has selected the Alma Advisory Group to assist in the search for CMSD’s next CEO.   The Chicago-based firm’s resume includes searches for superintendents in Cincinnati and Denver and executive positions in the Chicago schools.

State of the Schools links past and present (Video, photo gallery)

9/21/2022 -- CMSD Chief Executive Officer Eric Gordon delivered his 12th and final State of the Schools address Wednesday, saying the time is right to pass the baton to the District’s next leader.

Report card shows signs of recovery

9/15/2022 -- CMSD’s new state report card shows what the District and families anticipated: Students struggled mightily during the pandemic. But the data also indicates that scores are improving.

Time right for change in leadership, CEO says

9/13/2022 -- While the decision to leave the job was difficult, the timing is right, CEO Eric Gordon said. CMSD, like other districts, faces a long recovery from the pandemic, and current conditions favor a smooth transition.

CEO Gordon to step down at end of the school year (Video)

9/12/2022 -- In a letter released to the CMSD school community, Gordon said the timing and conditions were right for the District’s transition to a new school leader.