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Shruti Bhatnagar - Candidate for County Council
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Candidate Forums
On Community / Civic Involvement
- Kensington Heights Civic Association
- PTA President
- Founding Member: Maryland Welcomes Refugees
- MCPS Teacher and Parent Volunteer in Schools
- Work on Health Care Committees
Schools
- People move to MoCo for our Schools
- Inequities / lack of resources
- Needy populations in certain schools (Free and Reduced Meals Schools)
- Needs of English Language Learners
- Special Learning Needs Require Specific Solutions
- Growing by 2500 students / year
Immigrant Experience
- Language Challenges
- Support this population
Various Challenges
- Child Care is Expensive
- How do we make people aware of beneficial programs?
Tackling Inequalities in Schools
- Relieve Overcrowding
- Consider boundary changes
- Ensure funding to meet capacity / healthy environment
- Our school system needs more money
- After School Programs
- Student Population / Needs Have Changed Radically in Last 10 Years
Community Engagement / Outreach
On Diversity in Montgomery County
Child Care Accessibility / Affordability for Working Families
Encouraging / Supporting Businesses
Housing Affordability Crisis
Equity and Opportunity for All - Main Priority
Climate Emergency
On Public Financing and Not Getting Matching Funds Due to a Technicality
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