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Friday, November 9, 2012

Starr to Deliver First 'State of the Schools' Address Nov. 12

The Montgomery County Schools superintendent will be at the Music Center at Strathmore.

Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua Starr will deliver his first State of the Schools address—"Building the Future Together"—on Nov. 12, at the Music Center at Strathmore. The event is open to the public, and those who plan to attend can RSVP on the MCPS website. "The event, which begins at 7:30 a.m., is an opportunity for business, non-profit and educational leaders to hear Dr. Starr’s vision for the future of MCPS," according to a school system news release. "The event will also highlight the outstanding achievements and talents of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students." Starr will deliver his address at 8:30 a.m., with the event expected to conclude an hour later. Montgomery County Board of Education …

Theresa Defino

2:45 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012

Might get more attendance at a better time & location (such as at an easily accessible MCPS building? an evening?) and not at 7:30 in the a.m. on a day many have off work and school.   more ›

Thursday, June 21, 2012

SPEAK OUT: Rate Dr. Starr's 1st Year as Superintendent

Grade the MCPS Superintendent on his first year's performance.

Earlier this week, Patch caught up with Dr. Joshua Starr for an interview asking him to reflect on and evaluate his first year as MCPS superintendent. Starr said he felt good about Year No. 1 and was optimistic about the future. "I think that I’ve been doing pretty well," Starr said. "It’s been a pretty good first year I’d have to say." The superintendent touted the county's high test scores and graduation rates, the work of the Montgomery County Board of Education and the new Curriculum 2.0 program, among other things. But Starr said he was most pleased by the staff taking a step back to truly evaluate its progress. "I think one of the greatest successes of the school year from my vantage point has been the kind of collective deep breath …

In this Article:

Q&A: Starr Reflects on 1st Year with MCPS and Montgomery Boasts Highest Graduation Rate Among Large Districts (in Gaithersburg Patch)

Steve Simon

7:43 am on Friday, June 22, 2012

Dr. Starr has handled his first year about as well as can be expected. Following a highly successful, hard-charging longtime superintendent, he came in with a healthy respect for the high-quality system he inherited, while demonstrating a willingness to listen to community concerns and to mend some fences with County officials and others.   more ›

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