MCPS: New ELA curriculum for 2023-2024 school year

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s pathetic that the Hopkins audit happened, they picked Benchmark, and they’re already looking for a replacement.

They should never have selected Benchmark. It is so awful that everyone hates it -- teachers, parents, students.

Apparently, they've never selected any good curriculums and always change 1-2 years later then pick another loser, rinse repeat...

Eureka Math (ES) and Illustrative Mathematics (MS/some HS) both seem strong. The problem seems specific to Benchmark.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s pathetic that the Hopkins audit happened, they picked Benchmark, and they’re already looking for a replacement.

They should never have selected Benchmark. It is so awful that everyone hates it -- teachers, parents, students.

Apparently, they've never selected any good curriculums and always change 1-2 years later then pick another loser, rinse repeat...

Eureka Math (ES) and Illustrative Mathematics (MS/some HS) both seem strong. The problem seems specific to Benchmark.

Well that’s no big deal. It’s only reading.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s pathetic that the Hopkins audit happened, they picked Benchmark, and they’re already looking for a replacement.

They should never have selected Benchmark. It is so awful that everyone hates it -- teachers, parents, students.

Apparently, they've never selected any good curriculums and always change 1-2 years later then pick another loser, rinse repeat...

Eureka Math (ES) and Illustrative Mathematics (MS/some HS) both seem strong. The problem seems specific to Benchmark.

Well that’s no big deal. It’s only reading.

MCPS cares more about STEM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s pathetic that the Hopkins audit happened, they picked Benchmark, and they’re already looking for a replacement.

They should never have selected Benchmark. It is so awful that everyone hates it -- teachers, parents, students.

Apparently, they've never selected any good curriculums and always change 1-2 years later then pick another loser, rinse repeat...

Eureka Math (ES) and Illustrative Mathematics (MS/some HS) both seem strong. The problem seems specific to Benchmark.

Well that’s no big deal. It’s only reading.

And writing - but with AI kids don’t need to write so agree nbd.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s pathetic that the Hopkins audit happened, they picked Benchmark, and they’re already looking for a replacement.

They should never have selected Benchmark. It is so awful that everyone hates it -- teachers, parents, students.

Apparently, they've never selected any good curriculums and always change 1-2 years later then pick another loser, rinse repeat...

Eureka Math (ES) and Illustrative Mathematics (MS/some HS) both seem strong. The problem seems specific to Benchmark.

Yeah after the 2.0 debacle, they righted the ship with math, but made another poor choice with ELA. It’s inexcusable at this point.

[Anonymous]

Any update?

[Anonymous]

It’s Benchmark for another year. MCPS doesn’t want to rush choosing a new curriculum and this will give them another year to decide.

[Anonymous]

Ugh. Can't believe we're stuck with it another year. Way to go, MCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s Benchmark for another year. MCPS doesn’t want to rush choosing a new curriculum and this will give them another year to decide.

If this is true..which Benchmark? 2018 or 2022?

[Anonymous]

2018. They aren't paying for the updated version. Principals have shared this with staff; MCPS just has yet to make a formal announcement. It's definitely true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2018. They aren't paying for the updated version. Principals have shared this with staff; MCPS just has yet to make a formal announcement. It's definitely true.

Um, OK. I guess I'll take your word for it.

[Anonymous]

I'm not happy about it either! Just passing on what we elementary teachers are hearing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not happy about it either! Just passing on what we elementary teachers are hearing.

Oh don't worry, not killing the messenger. This is totally on central office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not happy about it either! Just passing on what we elementary teachers are hearing.

Have you heard about RGR?
Are we keeping it?
And perhaps expand to benchmark 2022 schools?
Fingers crossed

[Anonymous]

I’ve heard RGR is staying… but there have also been those announcements lately about MCPS “partnering” with OpenSource Phonics, so I’m not what role that will play. The messaging is that keeping Benchmark for another year gives them time to truly assess curriculums and make the right choice for the ELA curriculum. They don’t want to rush and make another mistake. I personally am like, it’s been clear for yearrrrs Benchmark isn’t what’s best for students, and am disappointed we’re going into a fourth year of it.