The Listen and Learn Report

Dr. Joshua P. Starr began his tenure as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on July 1, 2011, and immediately began executing an entry plan that would allow him to interact with a wide array of stakeholders and hear their opinions and perspectives.

The major components of the entry plan are:

• Listen and Learn events
• The Superintendent’s Book Club
• Student Town Halls
• School and facility visits
• Meeting with individuals and groups

This report will focus on the feedback gathered during 17 Listen and Learn events for staff and community, held in the fall. A brief overview of the two Student Town Hall events is also included in this report