Nearly six months into his tenure as superintendent of Hamilton County Schools, Dr. Bryan Johnson has attempted to apply a stamp of action, boldness and change.
In seeking to move the district into the future, he appears to have left behind administrations that meant well but were unable to progress toward a system that prepared all students toward meaningful post-graduate lives and careers.
How it will play out remains to be seen, but we believe a focus on change offers the best opportunity to move ahead.
Last week, while students were enjoying their holiday breaks, Johnson announced three major steps. The district is to be rebranded as The Public Schools of Hamilton County, the concept of Future Ready Institutes in each county high school was unveiled, and a staff reorganization was made.
» We understand the district’s desire for a new superintendent and that superintendent’s new plans to mean a new day for Hamilton County Schools, but we don’t believe a new name will move one student’s performance from poor to stellar, assist any student with no parents at home and few resources, or change the character of any school where most of the teachers have received poor ratings.