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Passing the Baton: Leadership, Public Education

Season 27 Episode 52 | 55m 38s

After 15 years of service to Cleveland families CMSD CEO Eric Gordon will step down at the end of the year. As he has demonstrated in his annual State of the Schools addresses, his tenure has been marked by accomplishment in spite of significant challenges.

Aired: 12/08/22
Extras
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Join us as we mark the 2025 State of the Great Lakes with The Ohio State University's Chris Winslow.
In his latest book, Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Vu Le goes where many dare not.
Join us for an inspiring conversation between two NASA astronauts.
Join us at the City Club for a forward-focused discussion on AI as a force multiplier in education.
Join us at the City Club as we hear from Congressman Greg Landsman.
Join us at the City Club with IBM and Cleveland Clinic to discuss the IBM Quantum System One.
Join the City Club as John Panza joins in conversation with Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.
Becoming a successful entrepreneur has its own unique set of systemic and structural challenges.
Join us as Robyn Minter Smyers leads a conversation with biographer David Greenberg.
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What's the case for college these days?
Join us as we mark the 2025 State of the Great Lakes with The Ohio State University's Chris Winslow.
In his latest book, Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Vu Le goes where many dare not.
Join us for an inspiring conversation between two NASA astronauts.
Join us at the City Club for a forward-focused discussion on AI as a force multiplier in education.
Join us at the City Club as we hear from Congressman Greg Landsman.
Join us at the City Club with IBM and Cleveland Clinic to discuss the IBM Quantum System One.
Join the City Club as John Panza joins in conversation with Patrick Carney of The Black Keys.
Becoming a successful entrepreneur has its own unique set of systemic and structural challenges.
Join us as Robyn Minter Smyers leads a conversation with biographer David Greenberg.