6 more months and we are done with MCPS!!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.

I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.

I really think that email sent by Taylor was not a good idea. I'm sure he was pressured by Casa and Identity to make the statement but it was a real liability to make the claims he was making in that email.

And why do it for one group, Hispanics, but not others? This is exactly the hot water MCPS got into when it put out statements about antisemitism but said nothing about anit-Muslim bias. Taylor claimed he wouldn't make those same mistakes and yet here he is, doing exactly the things that got McKnight in trouble.

Yes they could have just made a statement of how people may be feeling post events of that week (Nov 5) but not specify what students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mentally ill white progressive end game.

Misery.

I want to agree with you but Kristin Mink is the most insane of all our elected leaders and she's Asian. I guess she's just enacting whiteness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.

Our kids have had amazing teachers at every level but lately it feels like this is in spite of MCPS not because of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mentally ill white progressive end game.

Misery.

I want to agree with you but Kristin Mink is the most insane of all our elected leaders and she's Asian. I guess she's just enacting whiteness.

Not sure about her, but in general yes, Asians = feel like honorary white, lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.

But your experience by far is what many and families and students experience. And when folks call for education reform what exactly is it that you want reformed, what do you think are the root causes of the problems, and reasons why they are not already resolved?

In MCPS, wokeness is the roadblock keeping MCPS from greatness. Like alcoholics who refuse to admit they have a problem, progressives are unable to say what they problems are because it goes against woke doctrine. Therefore they are unable to solve any of the problems the schools have. We need a return to actual liberalism, perhaps even with a pinch of conservatism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.

I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.

I really think that email sent by Taylor was not a good idea. I'm sure he was pressured by Casa and Identity to make the statement but it was a real liability to make the claims he was making in that email.

And why do it for one group, Hispanics, but not others? This is exactly the hot water MCPS got into when it put out statements about antisemitism but said nothing about anit-Muslim bias. Taylor claimed he wouldn't make those same mistakes and yet here he is, doing exactly the things that got McKnight in trouble.

Taylor did not single out Hispanics in that email. He says that MCPS welcomes undocumented immigrants from any and all countries.

Quoted from the email:

“MCPS does not ask about immigration status or report family information to immigration authorities. Additionally, Montgomery County police do not enforce federal immigration laws. These practices help create a welcoming environment for all families.”

Hopefully they won’t be able to continue doing that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.

I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.

I really think that email sent by Taylor was not a good idea. I'm sure he was pressured by Casa and Identity to make the statement but it was a real liability to make the claims he was making in that email.

And why do it for one group, Hispanics, but not others? This is exactly the hot water MCPS got into when it put out statements about antisemitism but said nothing about anit-Muslim bias. Taylor claimed he wouldn't make those same mistakes and yet here he is, doing exactly the things that got McKnight in trouble.

Taylor did not single out Hispanics in that email. He says that MCPS welcomes undocumented immigrants from any and all countries.

Quoted from the email:

“MCPS does not ask about immigration status or report family information to immigration authorities. Additionally, Montgomery County police do not enforce federal immigration laws. These practices help create a welcoming environment for all families.”

Just imagine…if MoCo police enforced federal immigration laws;
- MoCo would be a less attractive destination for those entering the country illegally;
- schools would be less crowded;
- teachers would be more relaxed with fewer students;
- there would be a narrower range of learning abilities / styles in the classroom;
- MoCo school budget would decrease with fewer high need students and a contraction in size of school population;
- gang violence issues would decrease;
- our taxes might even go down or maybe we would get some services we can benefit from;
- there would be less demand on the non-profits in the area.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Mentally ill white progressive end game.

Misery.

I want to agree with you but Kristin Mink is the most insane of all our elected leaders and she's Asian. I guess she's just enacting whiteness.

Not sure about her, but in general yes, Asians = feel like honorary white, lol

PP. I was actually quoting Mink when she accused a group of approx 1000 black and brown conservative, religious parents who wanted to opt out of LGBTQ books of "aligning with white supremacy." She's a lunatic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.

I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.

I really think that email sent by Taylor was not a good idea. I'm sure he was pressured by Casa and Identity to make the statement but it was a real liability to make the claims he was making in that email.

And why do it for one group, Hispanics, but not others? This is exactly the hot water MCPS got into when it put out statements about antisemitism but said nothing about anit-Muslim bias. Taylor claimed he wouldn't make those same mistakes and yet here he is, doing exactly the things that got McKnight in trouble.

Taylor did not single out Hispanics in that email. He says that MCPS welcomes undocumented immigrants from any and all countries.

Quoted from the email:

“MCPS does not ask about immigration status or report family information to immigration authorities. Additionally, Montgomery County police do not enforce federal immigration laws. These practices help create a welcoming environment for all families.”

Just imagine…if MoCo police enforced federal immigration laws;
- MoCo would be a less attractive destination for those entering the country illegally;
- schools would be less crowded;
- teachers would be more relaxed with fewer students;
- there would be a narrower range of learning abilities / styles in the classroom;
- MoCo school budget would decrease with fewer high need students and a contraction in size of school population;
- gang violence issues would decrease;
- our taxes might even go down or maybe we would get some services we can benefit from;
- there would be less demand on the non-profits in the area.

This scenario is progressives' worst nightmare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.

But your experience by far is what many and families and students experience. And when folks call for education reform what exactly is it that you want reformed, what do you think are the root causes of the problems, and reasons why they are not already resolved?

Most of what I want to see changed is at the county level. I want enforced discipline. I want grades to match ability. I want final exams. Kids who cannot read/study/keep up should fail. Kids who do the bare minimum can get D’s. I want attendance expectations- 5 unexcused absences is a loss of credit. I want students who are unable to safely be in classrooms to not be in those classrooms. I want students with no English to learn some English before being fully mainstreamed. I want undocumented students to not put a strain on our county budget.

Basically, I want a return to when academics and learning were more important than equity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.

But your experience by far is what many and families and students experience. And when folks call for education reform what exactly is it that you want reformed, what do you think are the root causes of the problems, and reasons why they are not already resolved?

Most of what I want to see changed is at the county level. I want enforced discipline. I want grades to match ability. I want final exams. Kids who cannot read/study/keep up should fail. Kids who do the bare minimum can get D’s. I want attendance expectations- 5 unexcused absences is a loss of credit. I want students who are unable to safely be in classrooms to not be in those classrooms. I want students with no English to learn some English before being fully mainstreamed. I want undocumented students to not put a strain on our county budget.

Basically, I want a return to when academics and learning were more important than equity.

How will this make white progressive women feel good about themselves?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.

But your experience by far is what many and families and students experience. And when folks call for education reform what exactly is it that you want reformed, what do you think are the root causes of the problems, and reasons why they are not already resolved?

Most of what I want to see changed is at the county level. I want enforced discipline. I want grades to match ability. I want final exams. Kids who cannot read/study/keep up should fail. Kids who do the bare minimum can get D’s. I want attendance expectations- 5 unexcused absences is a loss of credit. I want students who are unable to safely be in classrooms to not be in those classrooms. I want students with no English to learn some English before being fully mainstreamed. I want undocumented students to not put a strain on our county budget.

Basically, I want a return to when academics and learning were more important than equity.

I agree with all but your last part, because lack of equity didn't allow minorities in the AP classes or in the magnets, and worse. As for Trump knocking any sense into public schools, all he'll do is promote vouchers for privates, starving the public school of funds and making them worse (education was supposed to be the great equalizer, and was for many decades)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am so excited and my child can't wait!
No more dodging fights in the hallway.
No more dodging crazy parents in the student parking lot.
No more weekly fluff updates from an out-of-touch, weak principal.
No more trips back at home at lunch to use the bathroom because the school bathrooms are full of obnoxious weed smokers.
No more equity being shoved down our throats.
No more tutoring to learn the basics.
No more unruly scary kids to avoid in the classrooms.
And so much more!
If we had the money, we would have moved years ago but like many of us...we are trapped in east County hell.
Yes - I am looking forward to the door hitting us on the back as we walk out forever on graduation day!
After yet another scary incident that happened today and was ignored, I just have to remember that it will be over soon.

Our kids are at a W school and I could have written this post as well. If things are this bad at most/all MCPS high schools, the system is doomed. As much as I hate Trump, I'd like to think his disruptions to the system might cause positive change in the end (after some rough water). But the lunatics in charge of MCPS will only double down on far left things that won't work.

I mean, we literally got an email yesterday talking about how MCPS plans to do all it can to make sure undocumented students feel embraced and welcome in our school system. The sheer numbers of new arrivals to this county from all over the world has put immense pressure on teachers and admin. Not to mention the affect it has had on the budget.

I really think that email sent by Taylor was not a good idea. I'm sure he was pressured by Casa and Identity to make the statement but it was a real liability to make the claims he was making in that email.

And why do it for one group, Hispanics, but not others? This is exactly the hot water MCPS got into when it put out statements about antisemitism but said nothing about anit-Muslim bias. Taylor claimed he wouldn't make those same mistakes and yet here he is, doing exactly the things that got McKnight in trouble.

Taylor did not single out Hispanics in that email. He says that MCPS welcomes undocumented immigrants from any and all countries.

Quoted from the email:

“MCPS does not ask about immigration status or report family information to immigration authorities. Additionally, Montgomery County police do not enforce federal immigration laws. These practices help create a welcoming environment for all families.”

Just imagine…if MoCo police enforced federal immigration laws;
- MoCo would be a less attractive destination for those entering the country illegally;
- schools would be less crowded;
- teachers would be more relaxed with fewer students;
- there would be a narrower range of learning abilities / styles in the classroom;
- MoCo school budget would decrease with fewer high need students and a contraction in size of school population;
- gang violence issues would decrease;
- our taxes might even go down or maybe we would get some services we can benefit from;
- there would be less demand on the non-profits in the area.

Who would fill the jobs that they take that you aren't willing to?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.

But your experience by far is what many and families and students experience. And when folks call for education reform what exactly is it that you want reformed, what do you think are the root causes of the problems, and reasons why they are not already resolved?

Most of what I want to see changed is at the county level. I want enforced discipline. I want grades to match ability. I want final exams. Kids who cannot read/study/keep up should fail. Kids who do the bare minimum can get D’s. I want attendance expectations- 5 unexcused absences is a loss of credit. I want students who are unable to safely be in classrooms to not be in those classrooms. I want students with no English to learn some English before being fully mainstreamed. I want undocumented students to not put a strain on our county budget.

Basically, I want a return to when academics and learning were more important than equity.

I agree with all but your last part, because lack of equity didn't allow minorities in the AP classes or in the magnets, and worse. As for Trump knocking any sense into public schools, all he'll do is promote vouchers for privates, starving the public school of funds and making them worse (education was supposed to be the great equalizer, and was for many decades)

Your budget rivals a DOD weapons program. Yet, a place - any place - that lacks boundaries will find that it’s never enough. The county - if it keeps the same course will fail. If your county exec played even one round of SIM city he would recognize this disconnect….

We bailed on the county right before 10% property tax hike to ‘fund the schools’

MCPS has become an unchecked scourge - codependent with CASA. Too fearful to say enough is enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mentally ill white progressive end game.

Misery.

the goal is to create democrats either by indoctrination or not learning and being on welfare for life. Either case makes a loyal voter