No more free MCPS tutoring

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe people need to stop relying on free handouts and actually support/work with their own kids?

A “FREE appropriate public education” isn’t a “handout,” it is a statutory right. If the “usual” level of instruction leaves students in need of more the school system is obliged to provide it. They need to be held to that obligation. Schools waste preposterous amounts of money on social engineering and other nonsense; local governments waste even more on vote-buying initiatives and wasteful self indulgence to benefit the people at the top.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe people need to stop relying on free handouts and actually support/work with their own kids?

I spent many years tutoring my kids but once they hit a certain level I could not. We aren’t all as smart as you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe people need to stop relying on free handouts and actually support/work with their own kids?

A “FREE appropriate public education” isn’t a “handout,” it is a statutory right. If the “usual” level of instruction leaves students in need of more the school system is obliged to provide it. They need to be held to that obligation. Schools waste preposterous amounts of money on social engineering and other nonsense; local governments waste even more on vote-buying initiatives and wasteful self indulgence to benefit the people at the top.

That is not true. Unless your child has an IEP, then it is not on the school to help little Jane (who chooses to not listen during class) with one-on-one support. Schools do not have the resources, staffing, or funds to give every child an individualized education plan. Parents need to supplement and stop assuming it is the school/teacher that are failing to meet their needs. Maybe kids need to step up more, show up to class, get off their phones, be respectful, and LISTEN in order to understand content.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have also been VERY impressed with the tutor we've gotten. I mailed them about continuing through the summer etc and this is their book rates:

15-hour package: $89/hr
25-hour package: $79/hr
45-hour package: $69/hr
115-hour package: $59/hr
250-hour package: $55/hr

Obviously 250 hours would be hard to use through the summer, and I guess nobody really knows at this point if MCPS is funding 2023-2024 school year stuff

We are looking for a middle school math teacher who is good at challenging advanced learners. If you know such a Tutor Me Education tutor, please recommend. Thanks.

You can get your same tutor through Tutor Me Education. THey actually told us to not accept anything except through them. They were paying $20 an hour for the MCPS tutoring, so hopefully Tutor ME Education doesnt take too much off the top from that.

[Anonymous]

The company provided us with much support and guidance. Without their support, our tutor's efforts would have been subpar so we are happy for them to make their cut. We are continuing with the company and our tutor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe people need to stop relying on free handouts and actually support/work with their own kids?

A “FREE appropriate public education” isn’t a “handout,” it is a statutory right. If the “usual” level of instruction leaves students in need of more the school system is obliged to provide it. They need to be held to that obligation. Schools waste preposterous amounts of money on social engineering and other nonsense; local governments waste even more on vote-buying initiatives and wasteful self indulgence to benefit the people at the top.

That is not true. Unless your child has an IEP, then it is not on the school to help little Jane (who chooses to not listen during class) with one-on-one support. Schools do not have the resources, staffing, or funds to give every child an individualized education plan. Parents need to supplement and stop assuming it is the school/teacher that are failing to meet their needs. Maybe kids need to step up more, show up to class, get off their phones, be respectful, and LISTEN in order to understand content.

Correct "appropriate" does not mean the best possible education for each child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The company provided us with much support and guidance. Without their support, our tutor's efforts would have been subpar so we are happy for them to make their cut. We are continuing with the company and our tutor.

What is the cost to you?