Kentucky education commissioner not selected for out-of-state superintendent job
Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass, a finalist for superintendent of Maryland’s Baltimore County Public Schools, did not get the job.
On Tuesday, Baltimore district officials announced current Deputy Superintendent Myriam Yarbrough had been chosen instead.
Glass, who has been the target in GOP culture wars and faced criticism over his support of LGBTQ students, said Wednesday morning that he was honored to have been considered for superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, alongside three other highly-qualified candidates.
“I wish Dr. Yarbrough and BCPS great success going forward. It is a wonderful community and school district, “Glass said.
Glass said last week he was looking for a new position.
“I will continue to faithfully execute my duties as Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education and appreciate the opportunity to serve in this role,” Glass said.
Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s Republican gubernatorial candidate, has blasted Glass’ stances and said he should leave Kentucky’s top school chief job.
Glass said last week that he was “seeking a place where our family can put down roots and where I can have a long-term and meaningful impact on an educational system.”
Kentucky Department of Education spokesperson Toni Konz Tatman said last week that “it is clear to Dr. Glass that the education priorities of the legislature are focused on culture war issues and dismantling the state’s public schools.”
“Commissioner Glass does not share these values and hopes Kentucky can find a way to recommit to supporting its public schools and to creating meaningful learning experiences for all students,” Tatman said.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
