MCPS is cutting ELC.

[Anonymous]

My school unilaterally chose option 2 despite polling staff (who chose option 1) and parents lobbying for option 1.

I think it should be looked into how many schools polled staff and then chose to do the opposite.

[Anonymous]

This is really sad. Separate classes are better for students and teachers. I’m surprised they haven’t targeted compacted math at the same time- but glad they have not. I was sh they would make 3 levels of math and English for elementary- below, on, above.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is really sad. Separate classes are better for students and teachers. I’m surprised they haven’t targeted compacted math at the same time- but glad they have not. I was sh they would make 3 levels of math and English for elementary- below, on, above.

I will bet you that is next.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is really sad. Separate classes are better for students and teachers. I’m surprised they haven’t targeted compacted math at the same time- but glad they have not. I was sh they would make 3 levels of math and English for elementary- below, on, above.

Agreed. But that isn’t the mcps way. Because “equity.”

Yet, isn’t equity supposed to mean that everyone gets what they need???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is really sad. Separate classes are better for students and teachers. I’m surprised they haven’t targeted compacted math at the same time- but glad they have not. I was sh they would make 3 levels of math and English for elementary- below, on, above.

Agreed. But that isn’t the mcps way. Because “equity.”

Yet, isn’t equity supposed to mean that everyone gets what they need???

MCPS says that’s why teachers differentiate to meet all students where they are. It’s a great talking point, but they know in reality that means that those below grade level get the vast majority of a teacher’s attention. Those who are at or above grade level are essentially ignored because they have already met the standard. If their parents complain they are labeled “that parent.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is really sad. Separate classes are better for students and teachers. I’m surprised they haven’t targeted compacted math at the same time- but glad they have not. I was sh they would make 3 levels of math and English for elementary- below, on, above.

I will bet you that is next.

Word is that compacted math will be phased out per the blueprint. Not sure on the timeline.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is really sad. Separate classes are better for students and teachers. I’m surprised they haven’t targeted compacted math at the same time- but glad they have not. I was sh they would make 3 levels of math and English for elementary- below, on, above.

I will bet you that is next.

Word is that compacted math will be phased out per the blueprint. Not sure on the timeline.

They are redoing the state K-8 math standards, but that doesn’t mean compacted math must be phased out. But I’m sure MCPS will say it does so they have an excuse to get rid of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My school unilaterally chose option 2 despite polling staff (who chose option 1) and parents lobbying for option 1.

I think it should be looked into how many schools polled staff and then chose to do the opposite.

You guys I have been SCREAMING about this for months. I guess good people are waking up. Our school has model 1 for current 5th graders (who are keeping their cohort) but model 2 for incoming 4th graders. Literally zero input requested from any parents, it was very clear that was not something that they were interested in. I think parents at my school are waiting for it to be a disaster before they do anything. I have voiced my opinion to everyone I can think of but it has not made a difference at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looks like the MCCPTA gifted committee finally woke up on this. We've been talking about it here for months...

Does this committee actually exist? Our liaison says she can’t get connected to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My school unilaterally chose option 2 despite polling staff (who chose option 1) and parents lobbying for option 1.

I think it should be looked into how many schools polled staff and then chose to do the opposite.

Did the principal give any reason for the choice? Going against staff and parents seems like something that deserves very real conversation.

[Anonymous]

Current 4th grade parent here- which schools are lobbying to keep it?
And are all the kids going to be grouped together in ckla once they get to 6th grade?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looks like the MCCPTA gifted committee finally woke up on this. We've been talking about it here for months...

Does this committee actually exist? Our liaison says she can’t get connected to them.

There is a vice chair and committee chair. And Curriculum Committee VP. All of whom are actively involved with MCCPTA. There is also a eList.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Looks like the MCCPTA gifted committee finally woke up on this. We've been talking about it here for months...

Does this committee actually exist? Our liaison says she can’t get connected to them.

I have been in contact just this week with the chair. Is the person you know using the right email address? It is [e-mail].

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Current 4th grade parent here- which schools are lobbying to keep it?
And are all the kids going to be grouped together in ckla once they get to 6th grade?

There are no separate ELA classes for gifted/above-level kids in middle school, correct.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Current 4th grade parent here- which schools are lobbying to keep it?
And are all the kids going to be grouped together in ckla once they get to 6th grade?

There are no separate ELA classes for gifted/above-level kids in middle school, correct.

See this post for more on this: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1273831.page