U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs We’re taking off for Memorial Day Monday. State Roundup will return on Tuesday. Mohammed Choudhury NEW ‘TRANSFORMATIONAL’ EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT CHOSEN: A San Antonio public school administrator with a record of creative solutions to improve schools will take over as Maryland’s next state superintendent and face challenges in the wake of a year of pandemic schooling, Liz Bowie reports for the Sun. Mohammed Choudhury was appointed unanimously by the Maryland State Board of Education, Chris Berinato reports for WBFF. Choudhury will begin his term on July 1, Jenny Fulginiti reports for WBAL TV. Choudhury will replace Karen Salmon who will retire on June 30 after an education career spanning more than 45 years, including five years leading the Maryland State Department of Education.