Program Study Moving Too Fast (opinion article)

[Anonymous]

I agree with the sentiment of this article. There are many basic things MCPS isn’t doing, but this highlights their own deadlines they didn’t even meet.

“MCPS should not chase shiny new programs while neglecting the foundation.“

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/08/29/opinion-mcps-needs-to-build-stronger-foundation-before-expanding-regional-programs/

[Anonymous]

I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

stop your stupid revolutionary changes and we will shut up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree with the sentiment of this article. There are many basic things MCPS isn’t doing, but this highlights their own deadlines they didn’t even meet.

“MCPS should not chase shiny new programs while neglecting the foundation.“

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/08/29/opinion-mcps-needs-to-build-stronger-foundation-before-expanding-regional-programs/

excellent article

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

What a bizarre take.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

Seriously? That’s your response to this opinion piece that is well-researched, well-argued and points out serious concerns worth considering?

Just a blanket, “Leave MCPS alone” plea? Do you not see how pathetic you sound?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with the sentiment of this article. There are many basic things MCPS isn’t doing, but this highlights their own deadlines they didn’t even meet.

“MCPS should not chase shiny new programs while neglecting the foundation.“

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/08/29/opinion-mcps-needs-to-build-stronger-foundation-before-expanding-regional-programs/

excellent article

+1 points many of us have been making on the magnet thread.

It seems like they are doing this just to take the focus off of their failings in those areas mentioned in the article. Pathetic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

Maybe that's because there is no district around this area that is as dumb as MCPS.

Teachers are fed up with parents. Parents are fed up with MCPS central office.

Perhaps parents would be more calm if MCPS didn't create such upheaval or did things that made zero sense.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

Seriously? That’s your response to this opinion piece that is well-researched, well-argued and points out serious concerns worth considering?

Just a blanket, “Leave MCPS alone” plea? Do you not see how pathetic you sound?

I didn’t say anywhere “Leave MCPS alone.” What I said is that some of ya’ll need to learn better discretion, partnership, and that the Bethesda area view of things is not the only view that must be considered. What I called out, is that the constant overly public negativity about the district does damage. As much as we can and should push for change and improvements, that should also be teemed with understanding for exactly how good things are in comparison to many school districts elsewhere, including in this very state. Not to mention, that while opinion pieces like this can be well researched and push for good things, they also bring with them a spotlight that is not always helpful.

Some of ya’ll on this board can’t manage a decision of bedtimes without crowdsourcing. Imagine if I constantly shone a spotlight on your every decision and all the inner working of your house. Imagine the stress that would cause. Imagine how much priority shifting would happen as you respond to people’s comments, questions, concerns or call out of both real and perceived failings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

Maybe that's because there is no district around this area that is as dumb as MCPS.

Teachers are fed up with parents. Parents are fed up with MCPS central office.

Perhaps parents would be more calm if MCPS didn't create such upheaval or did things that made zero sense.

If you believe this, I have a bridge to Russia I want to sell you.

[Anonymous]

An opinion. Everybody has one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

Seriously? That’s your response to this opinion piece that is well-researched, well-argued and points out serious concerns worth considering?

Just a blanket, “Leave MCPS alone” plea? Do you not see how pathetic you sound?

I didn’t say anywhere “Leave MCPS alone.” What I said is that some of ya’ll need to learn better discretion, partnership, and that the Bethesda area view of things is not the only view that must be considered. What I called out, is that the constant overly public negativity about the district does damage. As much as we can and should push for change and improvements, that should also be teemed with understanding for exactly how good things are in comparison to many school districts elsewhere, including in this very state. Not to mention, that while opinion pieces like this can be well researched and push for good things, they also bring with them a spotlight that is not always helpful.

Some of ya’ll on this board can’t manage a decision of bedtimes without crowdsourcing. Imagine if I constantly shone a spotlight on your every decision and all the inner working of your house. Imagine the stress that would cause. Imagine how much priority shifting would happen as you respond to people’s comments, questions, concerns or call out of both real and perceived failings.

Most of the people posting here are trolls.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really wish that folks would reach at to the media less about the school district. Not to mention complain less. Eyes and accountability are important but I don’t think people consider the damage and how difficult it also makes things.

Like does anyone realize that there is no district in the state written about or talked about more than MCPS? Heck there is no district nearby that is talked about as much and this includes FCPS which has more students and sometimes similar challenges.

I’m not suggesting that bad things should be covered up, but I am suggesting that everything doesn’t need parent opinion or to be made into a mountain. Teachers are feed up with parents. It’s hard to get people to want to do the work of Central Office. Sourcing for a Superintendent is a nightmare. No one wants to run for BOE because of salary and the backlash. Even kids hate the blood sport of competition that late to have created.

If there is anything at present that I would ask from parents it would be some calmness and discretion.

Seriously? That’s your response to this opinion piece that is well-researched, well-argued and points out serious concerns worth considering?

Just a blanket, “Leave MCPS alone” plea? Do you not see how pathetic you sound?

I didn’t say anywhere “Leave MCPS alone.” What I said is that some of ya’ll need to learn better discretion, partnership, and that the Bethesda area view of things is not the only view that must be considered. What I called out, is that the constant overly public negativity about the district does damage. As much as we can and should push for change and improvements, that should also be teemed with understanding for exactly how good things are in comparison to many school districts elsewhere, including in this very state. Not to mention, that while opinion pieces like this can be well researched and push for good things, they also bring with them a spotlight that is not always helpful.

Some of ya’ll on this board can’t manage a decision of bedtimes without crowdsourcing. Imagine if I constantly shone a spotlight on your every decision and all the inner working of your house. Imagine the stress that would cause. Imagine how much priority shifting would happen as you respond to people’s comments, questions, concerns or call out of both real and perceived failings.

so you are destroying flagship magnet programs, proposing extremely complex and expensive overhaul and you don't want the spotlight because it makes you stressed?

what I see from your message is that you are extremely stupid and so i am kind of begginning to understand why you are proposing extremely stupid stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree with the sentiment of this article. There are many basic things MCPS isn’t doing, but this highlights their own deadlines they didn’t even meet.

“MCPS should not chase shiny new programs while neglecting the foundation.“

https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/08/29/opinion-mcps-needs-to-build-stronger-foundation-before-expanding-regional-programs/

excellent article

💯

[Anonymous]

I’d be careful with the author of that. She’s hurt many kids and families in her so called advocacy, including my own. She advocates against all schools having higher level classes because hers have access. She advocates against the MVA as she did not like virtual with no experience with the MVA, etc.

The regional could work but the groupings make no sense and they are stripping schools of their identities. For some of us, it will provide less, not more at schools already with huge disparities in course and other offerings.