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Patrick Cripps Joins Ben Rodgers To Discuss The Changes In The DeKalb Co. School System

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Patrick Cripps joins Ben Rodgers on this episode of the Local Matters podcast to highlight many of the changes happening in and around the DeKalb County school system. As Director of Schools, Cripps is tasked with handling the ever-changing landscape of education and the various challenges that go along with it. As education changes and evolves constantly, what are the steps DeKalb County is taking to make sure they're keeping up? And while juggling this, how does Cripps make sure to always put his community first?

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