Montgomery parents seek more collaborative schools chief

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Parents of Montgomery County students know what they want in retiring Superintendent Jerry Weast’s replacement, and they’re not planning to be shy about it at community forums this week. Northwest High School parents are looking for a candidate “who honors diversity,” said Stephanie Ineh, the school’s Parent-Teacher-Student Association president.

Community forums
Tuesday
» Bethesda Elementary School, 7600 Arlington Road, Bethesda
Montgomery Village Middle School, 19300 Watkins Mill Road, Montgomery Village
Wednesday
» Wheaton High School, 12601 Dalewood Drive, Silver Spring
» Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville
Note: All start at 7 p.m.

“I don’t feel there’s enough emphasis placed on some of the needs of the minority children,” Ineh said. “The reading and math scores on performance tests vary greatly between the groups, and there’s not enough information and support in trying to close those gaps.”

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