by Rachel Stafford | Apr 21, 2026 | Strategic Planning
In the 2023–2024 school year, Charles County focused its efforts on one of its two schools with significant needs as its pilot Innovative Schools. Prior to starting, one of its schools earned a received a two-star rating on the Maryland School Report Card, earning...
by Rachel Stafford | Mar 25, 2026 | Capacity Building
Black Early Learners Cannot Wait for Political Correctness Black History Month is a time to celebrate Black excellence and achievement. Celebration must show up in the everyday classroom, through the lessons we teach, the books we choose, and the expectations we hold...
by Rachel Stafford | Oct 14, 2023 | Strategic Planning
ESSER funds may have seemed like an outpour from the government, certainly, an unprecedented amount of money to use essentially at the districts’ discretion. However, for many, it may now feel like a downpour as the deadline approaches and there are funds left to...
by Rachel Stafford | Jul 30, 2023 | Strategic Planning
The terms “plan” and “strategy” are often used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings, and understanding is critical to growth. A plan refers to a detailed outline of specific actions and steps to achieve a particular goal or objective. It focuses on the...
by Rachel Stafford | Jun 2, 2023 | Stakeholder Engagement
We recently started work with a non-profit on strategic planning with a hyper focus on ensuring that we were co-designing an equitable plan that authentically engaged stakeholders and lifted up community voice in developing organization goals. Through our work across...
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