Milwaukee Post
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By DWAYNE BUTLER Post Editor MILWAUKEE – Gregory Thornton, superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, was officially named the new CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools on Tuesday. Details of his starting date have yet to be determined. "There are defining points in one's career and one's life, and opportunities like this one, to really transform the lives of children, come along rarely," Thornton said in a statement through Baltimore City Public Schools. "Baltimore's school district is in an exciting place, where there is work underway and a strong base of community support in place to change the future for our children." Thornton replaces Andrés Alonso, who resigned in June after six years with the dis- trict. "Dr. Thornton is the right person at the right time for City Schools," Board Chair Shanaysha Sauls said. "We have a solid foundation of progress, and we are now building on that progress through the implementation of long-term reforms in areas where Dr. Thornton has deep experi- ence and demonstrated expertise." Thornton, 59, has been MPS superintend- ent since July 2010. Last year, he signed a contract extension with MPS through June 2016. "We are extremely grateful to Dr. Thornton for his tireless efforts to improve outcomes for students in Milwaukee Public Schools," Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds said. "MPS has made significant progress under Dr. Thornton's leadership. He is one of the top superintendents in the nation and has done a phenomenal job. He will be missed." Under Thornton's tenure, MPS' gradua- tion rate increased, as did the number of students attending college and receiving col- lege scholarships, according to a MPS news release. Student scholarships for the class of 2013 topped $24 million, up from $18 million the year before, it added. Additionally, a release said MPS students DID YOU KNOW? Local news at your fingertips Visit www.gmtoday.com MARK BELLING Lawyers in church scandal will get their share Page 9 Church abuse victims likely will see little compensation • The tendency of the leaves or petals of certain plants to assume a different position at night is called nyctitropism. – Source: www.didyouknow.org. CROSSWORD PUZZLE RETURNS - PAGE 18 STEVE 'THE HOMER' TRUE It's time for Sen. Kohl to do what's best Page 11 Longtime owner should sell the Milwaukee Bucks MILWAUKEE COUNTY'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FEBRUARY 21, 2014 Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MilwaukeePost Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/MilwaukeePost See THORNTON on Page 3 Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent to head City Public Schools Thornton bound for Baltimore Thornton Brenwood Park Senior Apts Brenwood Park Senior Apts 2 BEDROOMS $800 + 1 MONTH FREE RENT * 236999006 Call to schedule your appointment or personal tour today! 9501 W. Loomis Rd., Franklin • 414-427-8499 Professionally Managed by Oakbrook Corporation • *Income Restrictions Do Apply Lock in this great special for 12 months when you sign a lease by March 31, 2014 We pay for heat and hot water! Extra Storage Units Onsite Management Elevator Fitness Center In-Unit Washer & Dryer Hookups Cable Ready Balcony, Deck or Patio Card Night Miniature Golf Free Coffee Bar Dart Baseball Bingo Exercise Class Billiards Wii Bowling Birthday of the Month FREE Friday Continental Breakfast On-Site Bank Beat Old Man Winter at his own game FREE STORAGE! FREE STORAGE! FREE STORAGE! 1st Month with 6 month contract DREXEL SELF STORAGE 500 W. Drexel • Oak Creek 414-617-2109 414-587-0517 236779091