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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To those who have valid concerns, I encourage you to try to work with the system.

The county has provided data on scores and turnover. Spending time trying to get alternative facts by looking through old school newsletters is not productive.

Having a meeting or sending a letter directly to the principal shows an interest in collaboration. Sending a letter above her head does not.

Parents sharing their positive experiences in a town hall does not invalidate concerns from other parents. It is important that all perspectives are heard, correct?

My point is, I have worked in complex systems for my entire career, and I have yet to see this type of approach work. Making it personal as if one person/principal holds all the power and responsibility is, again, not productive. Getting some skin in the game to work toward improvement - alongside the administration, rather than behind group chats and online forums - is how systems improve. [/quote]

If the principal is not being responsive to parents, they absolutely should be asking to meet with the Director in OSSWB overseeing the principal to document the problems and discuss solutions. That is the only way change will happen. And they should also file an official complaint against the principal using this form: https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/pdf/270-8.pdf

MCPS schools are little fiefdoms. Principals will do as they wish until parents pull in central office to hold them accountable. But it takes more than one meeting — it will require parents to organize and continually push to effect change.

Best of luck to the Travilah parents. It sounds like the school needs a LOT o an help.[/quote]
Thank you![/quote]

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