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Would Program Regions Create Six MCPS Mini-Districts?

Would Program Regions Create Six MCPS Mini-Districts?

Update: 2025-10-31
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MCPS' plans to expand magnet education and change school boundaries potentially turns the nation's 14th largest school system toward becoming six mini-districts. Sunil Dasgupta talks with MCPS officials leading the program changes, Jeannie Franklin and Angela McLane, about their plans, the challenges, and the possible consequences of the reorganization. Music by Seth Kibel and Flo Anito.

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Would Program Regions Create Six MCPS Mini-Districts?

Would Program Regions Create Six MCPS Mini-Districts?

Sunil Dasgupta