With the school year in full swing and Quarter 1 coming to a close, I wanted to send my quarterly School Board update with focused priorities and ways to engage.
Priority: Strategic plan development
Fill out this community survey by 10/30
Attend the virtual town hall on 10/29
Volunteer for a focus group
Priority: Tech Use in Schools
Attend an in-person town hall on:
Wednesday 11/5 7-8:30 PM @MHS
Sunday 1/10 12:30-2 PM @ Community Center
Priority: AI - From Policy to Regulation
Check out the newly launched AI at FCCPS website
Tune in for the School Board Meeting on 2/9/27
Priority: Facilities Condition Assessment
Tune in for the School Board Meeting on 12/15/26
I also wanted to share some of what I have been reading and pondering to inform my thinking about these key issues:
Podcast: Moving from Industrial Core Schools to Precision Core Schools
Podcast: Sold A Story Season 2 - Season 1 was arguably the most influential media in education in recent memory. I am enjoying Season 2 as well. Nodding along and shaking my head in equal measure.
When we taught our students to write more clearly, they became able to think more clearly
30 Ideas for Fixing US Schools, Ranked by Experts (excellent visual)
Please reach out if there is anything you’d like to discuss from this update or if there are other topics on your mind. I am here to represent you and your voice matters in making our school system the best possible for all students. Also, VOTE!
Warmly,
MK Hughes
