CPS needs an educator as its leader, says School Board member Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith – Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago has had a CEO since 1995, when the Legislature handed over control of the school district to former Mayor Richard M. Daley. The only qualification for a CEO in state law is that it “shall be a person of recognized administrative ability and management experience.” But superintendents must have a master’s degree, usually in education, two years of experience in an administrative role and a superintendent endorsement from an accredited university. That endorsement requires training, classes and a 12-month internship.