And she hasn't been officially sworn in yet

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

+1000 So true! Those posters' anti-McKnight posts lack any credibility. These issues have been repeatedly debunked but they just keep it at in the hope something will stick. I have little doubt they're paid political operatives that will stop to any level.

What has she really solved? The only positive thing I see is bring the police back. Otherwise covid has been a S@it show and handled very poorly as has academics and behavior.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

No, we cannot handle someone barely competent... why should she get a free pass because of her race?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Sad but true

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

+1000 So true! Those posters' anti-McKnight posts lack any credibility. These issues have been repeatedly debunked but they just keep it at in the hope something will stick. I have little doubt they're paid political operatives that will stop to any level.

I tried to take them seriously but their issues are weak at best. It seems more like nitpicking than anything credible. They're biggest issues concern funding sports for disabled children and a recruitment trip to an HBCU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

+1000 So true! Those posters' anti-McKnight posts lack any credibility. These issues have been repeatedly debunked but they just keep it at in the hope something will stick. I have little doubt they're paid political operatives that will stop to any level.

I tried to take them seriously but their issues are weak at best. It seems more like nitpicking than anything credible. They're biggest issues concern funding sports for disabled children and a recruitment trip to an HBCU.

Yes. That’s exactly what the teachers said. They said she’s horrible because of her race and because of bocce. They didn’t mention anything about behaviors or curriculum. You might need to practice reading comprehension.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

You may recall the same people posting these threads had been referring to Dr. McKnight as Monifa even which is a clear dog whistle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

You may recall the same people posting these threads had been referring to Dr. McKnight as Monifa even which is a clear dog whistle.

And because some people called her Monifa at some point, then everyone responding is racist? That seems like a pretty big jump. It also seems like you would rather call out that then look at any of the actual issues presented.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

You may recall the same people posting these threads had been referring to Dr. McKnight as Monifa even which is a clear dog whistle.

I think they were finally shamed into stopping but their agenda is clear.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

No. Sorry. But using somebody's first name is not a racist dog whistle.

We also called Dr. Smith 'Jack' and called President Trump 'Donny'.

I would agree that its a way to take away their prestige/credibility and make it easier to discredit them. Take away their credentials and title and you feel more empowered to criticize.

But that is not racist

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

You may recall the same people posting these threads had been referring to Dr. McKnight as Monifa even which is a clear dog whistle.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

You may recall the same people posting these threads had been referring to Dr. McKnight as Monifa even which is a clear dog whistle.

No. Sorry. But using somebody's first name is not a racist dog whistle.

We also called Dr. Smith 'Jack' and called President Trump 'Donny'.

I would agree that its a way to take away their prestige/credibility and make it easier to discredit them. Take away their credentials and title and you feel more empowered to criticize.

But that is not racist

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

You may recall the same people posting these threads had been referring to Dr. McKnight as Monifa even which is a clear dog whistle.

No one is obligated to call her “Dr. McKnight” and the use of first names should not be considered racist. Gendered maybe, e.g. the branding of “Hillary” and “Kamala”, but not racist. As long as she’s Superintendent then I will call her Supt. McKnight. Maybe chill out a little and focus on more important things, like budget priorities and educational outcomes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

You may recall the same people posting these threads had been referring to Dr. McKnight as Monifa even which is a clear dog whistle.

No. Sorry. But using somebody's first name is not a racist dog whistle.

We also called Dr. Smith 'Jack' and called President Trump 'Donny'.

I would agree that its a way to take away their prestige/credibility and make it easier to discredit them. Take away their credentials and title and you feel more empowered to criticize.

But that is not racist

The intent was clearly racist.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s like MCPS PR contracts were hired to constantly post to deflect any criticism of Dr. McKnight on DCUM. Great use of tax dollars.

I agree with this. Either the person is paid to defend McKnight or the person has not been in a school this year or spoken to a teacher and/or principal. The defender seems so out of touch with the reality in the schools right now. I’d be okay if they mentioned that she was trying and shared some examples while actually also mentioning the flip side.

At the school I work at, 1/3 of the IEP case managers were never hired leaving the others with ridiculous caseloads. We never get substitutes and are pulled for coverage all day. The principal does not have permission to suspend students (that is correct- a principal needs permission!) so the disruptive students just run in the halls all day scaring the younger kids. There are full on fights in the halls and at recess but no extra staff to deal with it so the kids are just left to continue to disrupt and scare. Very few kids are at grade level, so teaching the grade-level curriculum is inappropriate so we have tears from students who actually want to learn. Teachers talk about quitting daily. It’s a mess. That’s the reality of MCPS right now.

I feel the exact opposite. I'm so tired of the same posters reshashing the same weak issues day after day in a new thread. They're so persistent and it's like a broken record. It's pretty clear they're obsessed with McKnight or simply paid to sew grievance with schools as they did in VA to serve their political ends.

What, you don't want to hear the truth? Many parents I know are saying this about in person with the fightings and behavior in MS and HS, especially.

Many kids are behind as they didn't participate last year and did the absolute minimum. They reduced the class time, took away homework and little accountability. Of course, many kids didn't learn as much last year.

Dr. McKnight needs to step up her game. She needs to hold students and parents accountable for the students behavior and hold school staff accountable for theirs. They need to bring homework back, especially in core classes, they need to bring back textbooks as some kids are visual learners, they need to fail kids who don't attend or do the work, etc.

The truth seems to be some posters can't accept that AA woman is running the school system.

Wait, what?? When did race get involved? That’s just you. Everyone else is interested in a stronger county for ALL students.

You may recall the same people posting these threads had been referring to Dr. McKnight as Monifa even which is a clear dog whistle.

No one is obligated to call her “Dr. McKnight” and the use of first names should not be considered racist. Gendered maybe, e.g. the branding of “Hillary” and “Kamala”, but not racist. As long as she’s Superintendent then I will call her Supt. McKnight. Maybe chill out a little and focus on more important things, like budget priorities and educational outcomes.

The McKnight stalker is back!