In more than 50 interviews, people say he has hampered the agency’s work, alienated its staff and whiffed an array of deadlines.
Choudhury promised to shift the culture to meet the needs of the Blueprint by, in part, consolidating functions to achieve greater efficiency and oversight of work. According to Crawford, Choudhury oriented the department away from “largely doing compliance” and toward taking charge of Blueprint work and pursuing best practices.But in making that shift, Choudhury earned a reputation for being what former employees called a “micromanager.
The critics also said Choudhury personally intimidates employees. Employees and former employees told The Post they saw at least five colleagues crying after emerging from meetings with Choudhury. In an email, Justin Dayhoff, assistant state superintendent, denied that Choudhury mistreated staff — calling such accusations “malicious lies” — and countered that Choudhury had sought raises and incentives for department staff. Choudhury did not respond to a query about the accusations.
Heather Sauers, who had worked in the Title II office for five years and was paid with federal dollars, alleged that it “was common for members of the executive leadership team to openly laugh at me” and that she was “mocked” and “called names.” She said she quit last year because the Choudhury administration tried to force her to work on the Blueprint, which she believed would have violated federal work rules.
The Post contacted all 24 school districts in Maryland to discuss their relationship with the state department under Choudhury. Only two schools leaders commented — newly retired Prince George’s schools CEO Monica Goldson, who was recently appointed by Moore to the state education board, and Caroline County Superintendent Derek Simmons.
State lawmakers have also noticed overdue reports from the Education Department. The Maryland General Assembly mandates regular updates on a range of matters. Of the 78 reports due between July 1, 2022, and Jan. 15, the Education Department turned in 63 percentor within 30 days after the deadline; 21 percent between 30 to 90 days late; and 17 percent over 90 days late, according to a state budget report.
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