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Support the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) from Budget Cuts!
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Anonymous
| MCPS never seemed fully committed to the program. There are a number of states that offer virtual at the state level, and this seems like a more efficient way. Some grumbling I had heard from one family in n MVA was the lack of AP classes for their HS student. Probably because there aren’t enough kids that want it to offer ? Makes sense that would be limiting with only 800 students. In contrast my cousin’s DC was able to maintain their full course lead, including AP classes, virtually while undergoing cancer treatment (they live in Florida ). |
Anonymous
Its more concerning when theres none available in todays world. Like, are we supposed to just talk in person all the time now? No more phone calls or virtual meetings or anything? Technology is supposed to be making our lives easier, not the other way around. And are we really supposed to go back to writing letters instead of emails? We gotta be willing to think outside the box. It's not always easy, but we need to adapt with the times instead of just sticking to the old ways. Otherwise, it's just gonna keep feeling like there's no flexibility at all in this new digital world we're living in. |
Anonymous
Lots of schools lack AP classes. Our home school lacks AP classes as well. There is no state program so that is not relevant. Virtual Virginia is a private company that the school system pays to do their virtual but when you look at costs it's cheaper for MCPS to provide it. MCPS wasn't committed as there were lots of kids on the waitlist who were never accepted and they kept taking staff so more students who needed it could not be let in. They also could have expanded it so kids who need AP and other classes not at their home school could have access to the virtually. |
Anonymous
Some kids do better virtually. Kids can go in person and never speak to anyone, be bullied, no friends and be miserable. How is that better? |
Anonymous
Luxury means something is not absolutely needed. Yes you may not need it but hundreds of families and kids who pay taxes and live in the county do!! Just like a normal school. Defining basic education necessity as “luxury” would be a completely misguided. These kind of essentials public services should never be treats as expendable or unimportant. How about 100M misc contractual services an increase of 30M from previous years? Is this level of vague contractual services not considered as luxury? Do we absolutely need them in upcoming school year? Taking priority over education? |
Anonymous
Lots of things are luxuries in MCPS, but the MVA is not one of them. Outdoor ed and field trips are luxuries, slush funds for admin are luxuries, all the extra's that in person school offers like sports, music, clubs and more are luxuries. The grants to non-profits that do not provide direct services to MCPS are luxuries. Those crazy bus contracts are luxuries. We are talking less than $5million. The fancy new offices for the BOE are luxuries. |
Anonymous
It’s a luxury to waste money on a form of instruction that doesn’t work just because some parents think their kids should stay home. |
Anonymous
Or, maybe it does work for some kids and its just selfish people like you who cannot stand being around their kids who are anti-virtual as they aren't willing to put in the time or effort into their kids to parent them. In-person also doesn't work for a lot of kids - many are failing, skipping school, etc. So, maybe those kids should be home in virtual monitored by their parents. Your home must be a really unhappy place. Its good my home is always open to your kids. |
Anonymous
When it comes to education, it is generally not appropriate to label it as a waste of money. The effectiveness of education can vary for different individuals and in different contexts. Just like in physical schools, not all students may thrive in every educational setting or graduate successfully. However, this does not imply that the investment in education is a waste of money. Education is a fundamental right and a crucial societal investment. It plays a vital role in shaping individuals, imparting knowledge, fostering critical thinking skills, and preparing them for future opportunities. While not every student may achieve the desired outcomes, education still holds immense value in providing opportunities for personal growth, developing skills, and expanding knowledge. It is important to recognize that education is a complex process influenced by various factors, including individual learning styles, support systems, and external circumstances. Different approaches and methods may be more or less effective for different students. The goal should be to continuously improve educational systems and tailor them to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring that every student has access to quality education. It is inappropriate to categorize education as a waste of money based on individual outcomes or occasional challenges. Instead, it is crucial to focus on enhancing educational experiences and providing equitable opportunities for all students. |
Anonymous
| Remind me again why there is now girls flag football in HS? |
Anonymous
It's bizarre how the Virtual Academy supporters are just posting AI generated gibberish here instead of actually composing their thoughts. |
Anonymous
It has no impact on your life so move on. Let people have the choice. The cost is nothing to the mcps budget. |
Anonymous
I think it’s appropriate to question whether all this technology is appropriate for kids. There have been numerous studies that suggest it’s not. |
Anonymous
There isn’t in the mva but why is that a bad thing? |
Anonymous
I do t find it bizarre at all- AI is the future! Get in the train or get left behind. |