stakeholder-driven strategic plan. Many of the goals and benchmarks declared in that plan had a target year of 2024 to accomplish those goals. COVID-19 presented many unforeseen challenges for the nation and our local community. So where are we today? Are the students better prepared? How can the community do its part to ensure student success? Co-host Marc Blount and guest Danielle Randall helped us unpack these critical questions. Today, on NEXT 2.0.