National search underway for new Maryland superintendent of schools

A national search is underway to find a new state superintendent of schools after Mohammed Choudhury, the current leader, rescinded his request for a contract extension earlier this month. A joint transition team made up of members of the Maryland State Department of Education, which Choudhury leads, and the Maryland State Board of Education will convene during the search, said Clarence Crawford, the president of the board, during its Tuesday meeting.