Recently, WHCP’s Jim Brady and The Cambridge Spy’s P. Ryan Anthony had their regular check-in with Dr. Jymil Thompson, superintendent of Dorchester County Public Schools. The focus was on DCPS’s move up in the rankings of Maryland school systems, after being in 23rd place in the state.
Dr. Thompson explained what DCPS did to raise their ranking, including the staff’s change of mindset from concentrating on discipline problems to a focus on academics. He talked about where there are still weaknesses and what opportunities they can harness.
Significantly, Thompson mentioned that the students need a solid foundation from the earliest grades so they can succeed later on. As for his expectations for the future, he has every intention of DCPS being ranked 15th in three years.
This video is approximately nine minutes long.
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