Alonso graduated from Columbia University, magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, obtained a J.D.
Fewer than half of students entering Baltimore's high schools graduated and proficiency levels in reading and math were far below both the state and national averages.
[4] A December 2010 article in The New York Times characterizes the school system as having improved under the leadership of Dr.
[5] It was announced on May 6, 2013, that Alonso would be resigning his position as CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools on June 30, 2013.
Tisha Edwards, previously Chief of Staff to Alonso, assumed the position of Interim CEO on July 1, 2013.