Parent Talk Live: An Interview with Dr. Joe A. Hairston

Dr. Joe A. Hairston, Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools. We discussed the success taking place at Baltimore County Public Schools, especially among minority students, particularly the African American Male Student.

A visionary and progressive leader, Dr. Joe A. Hairston has served since 2000 as Superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, the nation's 26th largest school system. Dr. Hairston’s administration is now among the longest in the modern day history of the school system. Dr. Hairston’s results-based leadership has yielded a growing list of achievements including greater student participation and success in Advanced Placement and national renown for the quality of high schools and arts education, use of technology, greater accountability, and resource conservation.