Will mcps get better post-McKnight?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:People need to stop assuming that all problems begin and end in CO or with the BOE, or teachers generally. Many of the problems with McPs are the same with public education generally and those start with politics, funding, and American culture.

So much of our society is predicated on the idea that one parent will stay home and that when kids go to school many of those same parents will then volunteer their time in schools and other parts of civic life. This however is now not the majority and we’ve yet to fully shift to a more modernize ideal of family life. Further, we place a huge value on money. Mostly who has it and who doesn’t and how we can wield it for power. This is anti creating systems and process that benefit the greater good. Governments have bloated budgets and lack modernization because it’s about who is getting rich and powerful.

Special education has problems because of funding vs mandates. School districts have problems because of mandates vs span of control vs funding.

Etc etc. If you want the district to be better, then become more civically minded. This means following BOE meetings, City council meetings, volunteering in the community, being willing to serve on your school’s PTA.

This is true, but it's also true that MCPS has some specific rot and dysfunction within it that need to be rooted out.

Also, the idea that a bunch of volunteers should determine whether we have a healthy, functioning school system or not is an absolutely foolish premise to operate with.

Actually this is exactly the idea of how our government is suppose to work. We elect people to serve as our representatives and speak to concerns or wants. But that doesn’t mean that we the people get to just ignore everything in the intervening time between elections. We the people are suppose to stay up to date and keep in communication with the representatives. We are a part of the accountability structure.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:MCPS used to be well regarded. It’s now a complete mess.

What’s the likelihood new administration will be able to right the course? What will it take?

Considering moving out of state because it’s been such a nightmare- especially with one kid in special Ed.

You should definitely get out of MCPS - you have a child with SN and MCPS will not provide appropriate services.

neither do most public schools

[Anonymous]

I don't think moving out of state will solve the problem. Schools are falling apart everywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think moving out of state will solve the problem. Schools are falling apart everywhere.

Schools are fine, even great when families value education. The problem isn't the schools as much as it is the parents.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think moving out of state will solve the problem. Schools are falling apart everywhere.

Schools are fine, even great when families value education. The problem isn't the schools as much as it is the parents.

This is a ridiculous claim. How are parents to blame for MCPS’ systemic failures and incompetence??

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS used to be well regarded. It’s now a complete mess.

What’s the likelihood new administration will be able to right the course? What will it take?

Considering moving out of state because it’s been such a nightmare- especially with one kid in special Ed.

You should definitely get out of MCPS - you have a child with SN and MCPS will not provide appropriate services.

neither do most public schools

That's why research is important. As an MCPS teacher, I can tell you that even very high-needs students are left for years, even after getting IEPs, in mainstream classrooms.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think moving out of state will solve the problem. Schools are falling apart everywhere.

Schools are fine, even great when families value education. The problem isn't the schools as much as it is the parents.

So true! Lazy parents expect the state to raise their children for them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:MCPS used to be well regarded. It’s now a complete mess.

What’s the likelihood new administration will be able to right the course? What will it take?

Considering moving out of state because it’s been such a nightmare- especially with one kid in special Ed.

You should definitely get out of MCPS - you have a child with SN and MCPS will not provide appropriate services.

+1. We left in 2019. There are better districts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS used to be well regarded. It’s now a complete mess.

What’s the likelihood new administration will be able to right the course? What will it take?

Considering moving out of state because it’s been such a nightmare- especially with one kid in special Ed.

You should definitely get out of MCPS - you have a child with SN and MCPS will not provide appropriate services.

+1. We left in 2019. There are better districts.

Losing McKnight won't matter but things will definitely get better if more of the complainers leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MCPS is fine. People just like to complain.

Let me guess, your kids are in ES, grown, or your kids are in private.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think moving out of state will solve the problem. Schools are falling apart everywhere.

Schools are fine, even great when families value education. The problem isn't the schools as much as it is the parents.

No, they aren't and we are very hands-on-involved parents. We had to work with our kids through ES to make sure they were on target, and get private therapies. So, on the outside things look great but it took us a lot of work to get there. Not all kids have parents who are willing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS used to be well regarded. It’s now a complete mess.

What’s the likelihood new administration will be able to right the course? What will it take?

Considering moving out of state because it’s been such a nightmare- especially with one kid in special Ed.

You should definitely get out of MCPS - you have a child with SN and MCPS will not provide appropriate services.

+1. We left in 2019. There are better districts.

Losing McKnight won't matter but things will definitely get better if more of the complainers leave.

It was necessary to get rid of McKnight, an issue that has been debated ad nauseam. Let's hope we have some good candidates for the future superintendent.

[Anonymous]

I think the system will continue to decline. Too many low income, high needs kids, lack of staff, poor morale, declining standards, increasing violence. Howard and even Frederick are now held in higher regard. We're above PG and DCPS.

[Anonymous]

I'm laughing. My friends in FCPS would probably disagree with you. The issues are all over, not limited to MCPS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MCPS used to be well regarded. It’s now a complete mess.

What’s the likelihood new administration will be able to right the course? What will it take?

Considering moving out of state because it’s been such a nightmare- especially with one kid in special Ed.

You should definitely get out of MCPS - you have a child with SN and MCPS will not provide appropriate services.

+1. We left in 2019. There are better districts.

Better districts are few and far between. An individual might have a better experience in another district though. There are SN families happy in MCPS just as there are ones that aren’t.