Changes in MCPS in the last 15 years

[Anonymous]

We all know how this cake will bake:

There will be some ability for excess capacity at elementary schools to take in children from those over capacity. Then the middle and high schools will become some kind of consortium--who knows the specifics. In the end, though, there will be an ability to guarantee a spot at some middle or high school within your group of clusters based on where you live. Then they will assign some special programs to encourage cross-attend at another school in the group.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We all know how this cake will bake:

There will be some ability for excess capacity at elementary schools to take in children from those over capacity. Then the middle and high schools will become some kind of consortium--who knows the specifics. In the end, though, there will be an ability to guarantee a spot at some middle or high school within your group of clusters based on where you live. Then they will assign some special programs to encourage cross-attend at another school in the group.

No, we don't. You don't, I don't, nobody does.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What happened to MCPS in the last 15 years? I am genuinely curious about all the negativity and pessimism on this board.

Some background I graduated from MCPS almost 20 years ago. I'm from a very middle class immigrant family. Started off in MCPS not knowing any English back in elementary school and through the help of many great teachers along the way I ended up graduating from the RM IB program and attended a top 10 University without much parental guidance or any extra tutoring and etc.

I always raved about the education I recieved from MCPS and felt like I was very prepared at a rigorous college with many kids from prep schools. I truly felt lucky about the education I received especially after hearing about other public schools from people I met in college (no AP offering, no music programs, ...) Now my baby sister is in elementary school and I happened upon this forum. Baby sister is in 4th grade at a Wootton feeder school and so far reported back that she likes school. Her teacher seems very dedicated though a bit overworked and she's been enjoying the free instrumental music lessons offered and looks forward to joining the 5th grade chorus next year.

So what's changed since or has the forum always been this dramatic?

The influx of so many Latino immigrants who had little or no education. In addition the total lack of respect for teachers and education in general by our black education. This caused millions to be poured into keeping up test scores among our minority population. It’s not politically correct to say all of this but from someone who has seen it happen up close it’s the truth.

[Anonymous]

Don't forget that all of us who are teachers in MCPS are racists...to 8 year olds!?! OMG why did I go into this profession?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't forget that all of us who are teachers in MCPS are racists...to 8 year olds!?! OMG why did I go into this profession?

fat pension and lots of paid days off?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We all know how this cake will bake:

There will be some ability for excess capacity at elementary schools to take in children from those over capacity. Then the middle and high schools will become some kind of consortium--who knows the specifics. In the end, though, there will be an ability to guarantee a spot at some middle or high school within your group of clusters based on where you live. Then they will assign some special programs to encourage cross-attend at another school in the group.

That sounds awesome!! Sign me up!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't forget that all of us who are teachers in MCPS are racists...to 8 year olds!?! OMG why did I go into this profession?

fat pension and lots of paid days off?

Same amount of PTO as other professionals. Count it up. I sure have.

If you are already 60 with 30+ years in, you are under the old pension system, but that hardly counts as fat. My mom was under the old system. Thank God she did her own saving and annuities in addition. She lives in a lower COLA in MD, but still wouldn’t be able to make it on just her pension and SS. If you are under the new system, God help you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't forget that all of us who are teachers in MCPS are racists...to 8 year olds!?! OMG why did I go into this profession?

fat pension and lots of paid days off?

You're an idiot.

Most teachers don't stay long enough these days to COLLECT their full pension. And a partial pension is sh*t.

I hate ignorance. Learn something before you post.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS started kindergarten in 2005 so we’ve been in MCPS for almost 15 years. I see literally no difference in discipline, but we’re in a W cluster and the kids are pretty good.

Nd teachers are allowed to discipline when necessary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

The influx of so many Latino immigrants who had little or no education. In addition the total lack of respect for teachers and education in general by our black education. This caused millions to be poured into keeping up test scores among our minority population. It’s not politically correct to say all of this but from someone who has seen it happen up close it’s the truth.

Why do bigots so often describe bigotry as "the truth"? When directed towards others, that is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Don't forget that all of us who are teachers in MCPS are racists...to 8 year olds!?! OMG why did I go into this profession?

fat pension and lots of paid days off?

You're an idiot.

Most teachers don't stay long enough these days to COLLECT their full pension. And a partial pension is sh*t.

I hate ignorance. Learn something before you post.

I sure hope you are not a teacher. With that kind of reading comprehension skill, no wonder MCPS schools suck. Whether teachers stay long enough to get (excellent) pension or not is a different question. PP didn't say all teachers stay "long enough" to get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The influx of so many Latino immigrants who had little or no education. In addition the total lack of respect for teachers and education in general by our black education. This caused millions to be poured into keeping up test scores among our minority population. It’s not politically correct to say all of this but from someone who has seen it happen up close it’s the truth.

Why do bigots so often describe bigotry as "the truth"? When directed towards others, that is.

Truth, sometimes, is hard to face.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What happened to MCPS in the last 15 years? I am genuinely curious about all the negativity and pessimism on this board.

Some background I graduated from MCPS almost 20 years ago. I'm from a very middle class immigrant family. Started off in MCPS not knowing any English back in elementary school and through the help of many great teachers along the way I ended up graduating from the RM IB program and attended a top 10 University without much parental guidance or any extra tutoring and etc.

I always raved about the education I recieved from MCPS and felt like I was very prepared at a rigorous college with many kids from prep schools. I truly felt lucky about the education I received especially after hearing about other public schools from people I met in college (no AP offering, no music programs, ...) Now my baby sister is in elementary school and I happened upon this forum. Baby sister is in 4th grade at a Wootton feeder school and so far reported back that she likes school. Her teacher seems very dedicated though a bit overworked and she's been enjoying the free instrumental music lessons offered and looks forward to joining the 5th grade chorus next year.

So what's changed since or has the forum always been this dramatic?

The influx of so many Latino immigrants who had little or no education. In addition the total lack of respect for teachers and education in general by our black education. This caused millions to be poured into keeping up test scores among our minority population. It’s not politically correct to say all of this but from someone who has seen it happen up close it’s the truth.

Immigration is actually down, refugee levels are at a historic low, and Black students are doing better today than 20 years ago. So...try again?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What happened to MCPS in the last 15 years? I am genuinely curious about all the negativity and pessimism on this board.

Some background I graduated from MCPS almost 20 years ago. I'm from a very middle class immigrant family. Started off in MCPS not knowing any English back in elementary school and through the help of many great teachers along the way I ended up graduating from the RM IB program and attended a top 10 University without much parental guidance or any extra tutoring and etc.

I always raved about the education I recieved from MCPS and felt like I was very prepared at a rigorous college with many kids from prep schools. I truly felt lucky about the education I received especially after hearing about other public schools from people I met in college (no AP offering, no music programs, ...) Now my baby sister is in elementary school and I happened upon this forum. Baby sister is in 4th grade at a Wootton feeder school and so far reported back that she likes school. Her teacher seems very dedicated though a bit overworked and she's been enjoying the free instrumental music lessons offered and looks forward to joining the 5th grade chorus next year.

So what's changed since or has the forum always been this dramatic?

The influx of so many Latino immigrants who had little or no education. In addition the total lack of respect for teachers and education in general by our black education. This caused millions to be poured into keeping up test scores among our minority population. It’s not politically correct to say all of this but from someone who has seen it happen up close it’s the truth.

Immigration is actually down, refugee levels are at a historic low, and Black students are doing better today than 20 years ago. So...try again?

Your entire post is wrong but whatever. Keep repeating it yourself and it becomes "truth".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

The influx of so many Latino immigrants who had little or no education. In addition the total lack of respect for teachers and education in general by our black education. This caused millions to be poured into keeping up test scores among our minority population. It’s not politically correct to say all of this but from someone who has seen it happen up close it’s the truth.

Why do bigots so often describe bigotry as "the truth"? When directed towards others, that is.

Who knew there were so many Trumpers in Montgomery County!