Changing Minds and Practices in a Changing District
The demographics of many communities are changing rapidly, but schools often are slow to respond. Learn how Montgomery County, Maryland—a large, historically affl uent suburban district—is meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse student body. It has succeeded by creating a sense of ownership and urgency around achievement-gap issues among educators and community members alike. Montgomery County is a leader in shifting its staff and community from a mindset and practices associated with a “high-performing suburban district ethos” toward ensuring that all students, especially low-income and minority students, receive the education they need and deserve.
Jerry Weast, superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Md.
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November 13 2009 
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