Stretched Podcast: Navigating Challenges

Stretched
Episode 2: Navigating Challenges

In this podcast episode, David Sturtz, Mary Filardo, and Kelly Horn discuss the challenges and strategies faced by Arlington Independent School District in Arlington, Texas, in managing K-12 facilities and operations. They explore the impact of enrollment trends, particularly the shift towards charter schools, and the importance of effective communication and marketing to attract families. The discussion also highlights the district’s investments in modernizing schools, the need for limited high-quality choices in education, and the financial strains that many school districts are experiencing. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the importance of a system-wide approach to education that ensures equitable access and quality for all students.

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Stretched, a podcast hosted by David Sturtz of Woolpert and Mary Filardo of the 21st Century School Fund and the National Center on School Infrastructure (NCSI), takes listeners inside the real challenges and possibilities in designing and operating our nation’s public schools.