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MCPS strategic plan moves from diagnosis to systems change, board presses for clear measures
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Montgomery County Public Schools staff presented phase 2 findings and draft goals for a system‑level strategic plan grounded in the district's anti‑racist audit. Board members welcomed the locus on systems and structures but demanded concrete rubrics, near‑term actions and clearer ways families will see change.
Montgomery County Public Schools staff on Jan. 28 described Phase 2 work and draft goals for a multi‑year strategic plan they said is grounded in the district's anti‑racist audit and designed to change systems and structures that block consistent implementation of best practices.
Stephanie Sharon, chief of strategic initiatives, told the committee the planning process emphasizes two differences from past efforts: a participatory "how" that centers community input and an outcome focused on redesigning systems and structures so good practices are implemented consistently. Staff said Phase 1 engaged more than 200 community members, Phase 2 convened…
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