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Little Rock board hears consultant's —people-powered' plan to boost district viability
Summary
Kendra Pruitt of Solution Seekers presented a yearlong, people-centered community engagement plan to help the Little Rock School District address declining enrollment, competition from charters and private schools, staffing and financial stress. Board members generally welcomed the approach and asked for more detail on confidentiality, stakeholders and costs.
Kendra Pruitt, principal of Solution Seekers, told the Little Rock School District Board on Aug. 14 that the district needs a "people powered, people centered" approach to secure its long-term viability.
Pruitt said the proposed Phase 1 would be a yearlong information-gathering process that uses targeted outreach — including students, alumni, families, faith leaders and businesses — and neutral facilitation to build trust and produce a community-insights report. "When we get our best results it's leveraging, not only leveraging but also, sharing…
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