Cleveland Schools CEO Eugene Sanders dropped a bombshell over the weekend: He's stepping down just as his massive academic transformation plan begins. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson must find a new chief executive who can keep the reform rolling while facing a $58 million operating deficit, negotiating new deals with unions and possibly championing a levy. What skills and background must the next schools chief possess and what lessons can be learned from other districts?



Guests

Tom Ott, Education Reporter, The Plain Dealer

Keith Reed, Senior Editor, Catalyst Ohio

David Quolke, President, Cleveland Teachers Union

David James, Superintendent, Akron City Schools