EdCast Why I Love Baltimore Posted May 5, 2015 By Matt Weber When Professor Andres Alonso arrived in Baltimore in 2007 to become the CEO of Baltimore City Schools — a post he would go on to hold for six years — he was delighted to find a city open to him and his ideas. He found, he says, an “extraordinary readiness of people there to embrace … the difficult processes of change.” It is this quality that makes him so sure that the city that he loves will rebound from the recent civil unrest and riots that erupted following the death of Freddie Gray amid allegations of police brutality. Baltimore, says Alonso confidently, “will be a place that will emerge with new solutions.”In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Alonso speaks publicly for the first time about recent events in Baltimore, and examines their potential impact on schools and children. About the Harvard EdCast The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. EdCast An education podcast that keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and communities Explore All Articles Related Articles EdCast Lessons on Leading During COVID D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis Ferebee shares how the pandemic has affected the way in which he leads the district. EdCast Schools, Reopening, and the Cycle of Mistrust How lack of trust contributes to decision-making within a school community, and how strengthening it could put schools back on track toward in-person learning. EdCast The Global Teacher of the Year