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REGIONS IN MARYLAND
BY COUNTY
SOUTHERN MARYLAND
WESTERN MARYLAND
EASTERN MARYLAND
CORE NORTH
CORE SOUTH
Explore highlights and challenges presented during the
Regional Data Walks. Presentations available upon request.
STAFFING
WAS FREQUENTLY
MENTIONED
PARTICULARLY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES, STAFFING CHALLENGES,
AND A NEED FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF STAFF
Participants pushed for an increase in salaries, as well as multiple pathways to teacher certification.
Participants also supported lower student to teacher ratios. Some respondents provided suggestions to
increase the teacher pipeline through “Grow Your Own” efforts. Lastly, participants shared there should be
more positions to support student well-being such as mental health professionals, psychological personnel,
and therapists, as students are demonstrating a need to learn positive behavior.
PARTICIPANTS
FELT THAT
STUDENTS NEED MORE TIME AND SUPPORT IN FIGURING OUT
THEIR CAREER PATH
Participants noted that to prepare students for college and careers, there should be more opportunities
KEY
TAKEAWAYS
for internships and apprenticeships that allow for seamless pathways into careers after high school.
Additionally, concerns were raised about barriers to dual enrollment, particularly for students of color.
MANY
RESPONDENTS
REPORTED THAT THEY GAINED INSIGHTS FROM THE DATA WALK
ABOUT THEIR LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY (LEA) AND OTHER LEAS
Participants were interested in connecting with other LEAs and learning strategies and ideas from each
other. A number of respondents contrasted outcomes in their LEA to outcomes with other LEAs, noting
those who were doing particularly well and those who needed more support.
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