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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

The MVA is not really a “pandemic learning tool”. ( i.e. please don’t feed the trolls). I will say the pandemic seemed to finally have many (smart) districts realize they could serve MORE students by way of a virtual program. Many virtual programs have already been in existence for years. Many families embraced it here because it works/worked for them. Honestly, if MCPS bureaucrats think outside the box, a lot of students could have access to classes or programs not offered at their home schools. A well-built program could really connect students and educators all over the county and even the country and beyond. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of how to embrace new technology, especially in schools, as a way to build more connections and learn from others.

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

The MVA is not really a “pandemic learning tool”. ( i.e. please don’t feed the trolls). I will say the pandemic seemed to finally have many (smart) districts realize they could serve MORE students by way of a virtual program. Many virtual programs have already been in existence for years. Many families embraced it here because it works/worked for them. Honestly, if MCPS bureaucrats think outside the box, a lot of students could have access to classes or programs not offered at their home schools. A well-built program could really connect students and educators all over the county and even the country and beyond. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of how to embrace new technology, especially in schools, as a way to build more connections and learn from others.

Except that studies show that k-12 students do not learn well in a 100% virtual format. Most kids learned next to nothing when most schools were virtual

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

The MVA is not really a “pandemic learning tool”. ( i.e. please don’t feed the trolls). I will say the pandemic seemed to finally have many (smart) districts realize they could serve MORE students by way of a virtual program. Many virtual programs have already been in existence for years. Many families embraced it here because it works/worked for them. Honestly, if MCPS bureaucrats think outside the box, a lot of students could have access to classes or programs not offered at their home schools. A well-built program could really connect students and educators all over the county and even the country and beyond. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of how to embrace new technology, especially in schools, as a way to build more connections and learn from others.

Except that studies show that k-12 students do not learn well in a 100% virtual format. Most kids learned next to nothing when most schools were virtual

Gosh this is an old and tired argument. It’s 2024. Virtual Learning is not the devil. It’s ok if you don’t prefer it. You don’t have to be a part of it. Some students found they absolutely loved it after the pandemic and thrived! How exciting for them and their families to find relief. Others learned virtual was absolutely never ever appropriate for their children. Both things can be true.

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

The MVA is not really a “pandemic learning tool”. ( i.e. please don’t feed the trolls). I will say the pandemic seemed to finally have many (smart) districts realize they could serve MORE students by way of a virtual program. Many virtual programs have already been in existence for years. Many families embraced it here because it works/worked for them. Honestly, if MCPS bureaucrats think outside the box, a lot of students could have access to classes or programs not offered at their home schools. A well-built program could really connect students and educators all over the county and even the country and beyond. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of how to embrace new technology, especially in schools, as a way to build more connections and learn from others.

Except that studies show that k-12 students do not learn well in a 100% virtual format. Most kids learned next to nothing when most schools were virtual

Sources? And "k-12 students" may, on average, not learn as well in virtual while at the same time virtual can be a good choice for some of those students. One size doesn't fit all.

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Private school recruiters? School construction contractors? Building services union?

Someone has it in for the VA!

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

The MVA is not really a “pandemic learning tool”. ( i.e. please don’t feed the trolls). I will say the pandemic seemed to finally have many (smart) districts realize they could serve MORE students by way of a virtual program. Many virtual programs have already been in existence for years. Many families embraced it here because it works/worked for them. Honestly, if MCPS bureaucrats think outside the box, a lot of students could have access to classes or programs not offered at their home schools. A well-built program could really connect students and educators all over the county and even the country and beyond. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of how to embrace new technology, especially in schools, as a way to build more connections and learn from others.

Except that studies show that k-12 students do not learn well in a 100% virtual format. Most kids learned next to nothing when most schools were virtual

Gosh this is an old and tired argument. It’s 2024. Virtual Learning is not the devil. It’s ok if you don’t prefer it. You don’t have to be a part of it. Some students found they absolutely loved it after the pandemic and thrived! How exciting for them and their families to find relief. Others learned virtual was absolutely never ever appropriate for their children. Both things can be true.

Shocker. Some teens like schools they don't have to go to, where expectations are set knowing that many students will skip or simply not participate.

My 8-year-old likes ice cream and would certainly claim to "thrive" on ice cream alone. Should I let him?

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

The MVA is not really a “pandemic learning tool”. ( i.e. please don’t feed the trolls). I will say the pandemic seemed to finally have many (smart) districts realize they could serve MORE students by way of a virtual program. Many virtual programs have already been in existence for years. Many families embraced it here because it works/worked for them. Honestly, if MCPS bureaucrats think outside the box, a lot of students could have access to classes or programs not offered at their home schools. A well-built program could really connect students and educators all over the county and even the country and beyond. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of how to embrace new technology, especially in schools, as a way to build more connections and learn from others.

Except that studies show that k-12 students do not learn well in a 100% virtual format. Most kids learned next to nothing when most schools were virtual

Gosh this is an old and tired argument. It’s 2024. Virtual Learning is not the devil. It’s ok if you don’t prefer it. You don’t have to be a part of it. Some students found they absolutely loved it after the pandemic and thrived! How exciting for them and their families to find relief. Others learned virtual was absolutely never ever appropriate for their children. Both things can be true.

Shocker. Some teens like schools they don't have to go to, where expectations are set knowing that many students will skip or simply not participate.

My 8-year-old likes ice cream and would certainly claim to "thrive" on ice cream alone. Should I let him?

Lol. Are you always this obtuse? Or when you see someone talking about virtual academy you have some sort of Pavlovian response? Just trying to understand here.

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

And tear my dear babies away from me? They're mere teenagers. How will they breastfeed?

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

And tear my dear babies away from me? They're mere teenagers. How will they breastfeed?

Look. It’s late. If you start resorting to silly nonsense then it makes your entire perceived argument against virtual learning a moot point. I mean your point already is, but resorting to typing out your intrusive thoughts is really not a good look for the supposed third “smartest state” in the country.

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

And when those kids get older and are forced to integrate to become productive members of society, how do you think that adjustment is going to go?

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

The MVA is not really a “pandemic learning tool”. ( i.e. please don’t feed the trolls). I will say the pandemic seemed to finally have many (smart) districts realize they could serve MORE students by way of a virtual program. Many virtual programs have already been in existence for years. Many families embraced it here because it works/worked for them. Honestly, if MCPS bureaucrats think outside the box, a lot of students could have access to classes or programs not offered at their home schools. A well-built program could really connect students and educators all over the county and even the country and beyond. It’s exciting to think about the possibilities of how to embrace new technology, especially in schools, as a way to build more connections and learn from others.

Except that studies show that k-12 students do not learn well in a 100% virtual format. Most kids learned next to nothing when most schools were virtual

Gosh this is an old and tired argument. It’s 2024. Virtual Learning is not the devil. It’s ok if you don’t prefer it. You don’t have to be a part of it. Some students found they absolutely loved it after the pandemic and thrived! How exciting for them and their families to find relief. Others learned virtual was absolutely never ever appropriate for their children. Both things can be true.

Shocker. Some teens like schools they don't have to go to, where expectations are set knowing that many students will skip or simply not participate.

My 8-year-old likes ice cream and would certainly claim to "thrive" on ice cream alone. Should I let him?

Wow. Such judgment. Clearly VA is not for your kid. It doesn’t mean it’s not the right fit for someone else.

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Anonymous wrote:Do students in VA need to keep cameras on or do kids mostly have them off?

That's the wrong question.

Ask instead whether anything happens when kids skip virtual classes. Given the rate of chronic absenteeism is twice that of in-person school, the answer appears to be no, nothing happens.

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Anonymous wrote:Welp, looks like at least one student wants us to continue the MVA because they are "shy" and like it because they can learn in a "comfortable environment."

I don't think this will be a convincing argument to the BOE lol.

Testimony posted on boardocs:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18pIh04bhCGVM6v32-ZLud5ELQXsOvuSS/view

Did you even read and actually listen to the testimony? Kinda sad that is all you got out of it.

Yes I did. It is sad really that parents are enabling this. Kids need to learn to navigate the world regardless of being shy. I was shy too, but I am grateful I had exposure to normal social situations. My son was bullied in middle school. I am sure many parents are shielding their bullied kids with VA, which is so so wrong. It's a form of child abuse.

Wow, you think it's ok your child was bullied and would let him remain in a bad situation over finding an alternative. That speaks volumes of you as a parent. As a parent, I'd do anything to get my child into a better school environment.

What you did was child abuse. Well, actually neglect. You knew your son was being bullied and you ignored it and now rationalize your behavior.

I feel so bad for your son to have to go through that without any support at home.

Yes, I let him figure it all out on his own and he ended up with friends for life from middle school, high school, and college. He is now a recent college graduate with lots of friends and a great job making close to six figures. Had I imprisoned him in our home, I am sure the outcome would have been tragic.

You are a neglectful parent. And, you don't have kids in MCPS and are grown, why are you trolling this board and stirring up trouble?

You are lucky he is ok as it could have been far worse. Lots of kids commit suicide over stuff like that.

I have a younger one there. She also is dealing with bullying and has done a great job navigating it on her own with additional supports at school. I don't need to pull her out of school because she's shy or different. Kids are mean in middle school...we all went through it. Shielding and protecting your kids from it only creates more problems down the road. They will never learn how to deal with awkward or difficult social situations.

Well I guess you will find out how successful she was dealing on her own after she’s an adult and has her own children. If she talks to you.

LOL we have a great relationship. I don't hover over her like the crazy nut case helicopter virtual parents.

I'm a proud helicopter parent and what's nice is I have a strong relationship with my kids as we get to spend time together as when they were in person between school and activities we barely saw each other.

Amen. I love havingmy kids at home with me, they are happy and thriving. Shame some people don't understand tat and want them forced back to bad schools.

This is a reason for the virtual academy? How about we just fix the schools?

For many families enrolled currently in the MVA, yes it is a reason. It is THE reason. Apart from the kids who have social anxiety, avoiding schools that parents deem too dangerous due to fighting, bullying, etc. is the most commonly cited reason for doing the MVA. It’s quite remarkable actually that these families have been able to take a pandemic learning tool and turn it into a school choice program for schools deemed too violent or emotionally unsafe to attend in person.

And when those kids get older and are forced to integrate to become productive members of society, how do you think that adjustment is going to go?

Kids who got their education virtually will integrate very well. Have you seen the corporate world these days?? In my field (IT) it’s almost easier to find remote work vs going in person.

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Anonymous wrote:Do students in VA need to keep cameras on or do kids mostly have them off?

That's the wrong question.

Ask instead whether anything happens when kids skip virtual classes. Given the rate of chronic absenteeism is twice that of in-person school, the answer appears to be no, nothing happens.

You do realize a lot of the kids have health issues. They didn't breakdown the reasons for absences. I know several kids hospitalized for weeks at a time.

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Anonymous wrote:Do students in VA need to keep cameras on or do kids mostly have them off?

That's the wrong question.

Ask instead whether anything happens when kids skip virtual classes. Given the rate of chronic absenteeism is twice that of in-person school, the answer appears to be no, nothing happens.

I have kids in both. My kid cannot skip virtual as we monitor it. Its far easier to skip in person as no one cares.