Virtual Learning - Why Not MCPS?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:McPS will at least do food distribution tomorrow Friday, two days after Alexandria and DC did it .

Once again incorrect.

Yet you can't write clearly enough to say what is incorrect.

Friday is not the first day that MCPS is doing food distribution.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

Mcps has data on if virtual works but they refuse to release it. I thought the education was better for one of my kids but it depends on the teacher, like in person and parents.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How can so many other school systems implement virtual learning when there are long-predicted prolonged absences.

Every student has a Chromebook.

Is it ideal? No.

Will there be complete equitable participation? No.

Will it prevent school from going well into the summer? Yes.

I just don’t get it.

It sounds like you do get it. Lots of kids wouldn't be able to meaningfully participate due to a variety of reasons. And summer vacation isn't more important than school.

It's more important than half days of watching movies.

Sounds like you should have a discussion with your kid's teacher and principal.

Just because your kid can't handle sitting at a computer for a couple days in January doesn't mean we should add idiotic nothing days after grades are due. My kid will enjoy his first week of summer. Your kid can sit in school doing nothing. Have fun..

In he only a few teachers do anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

NYC and baltimore county both have virtual school this week-- why is it an equity issue here and not those places? both still allow for plenty of play in the snow time

Equity is a buzz word for selfish and lazy. Equity is giving our kids an education.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

Mcps has data on if virtual works but they refuse to release it. I thought the education was better for one of my kids but it depends on the teacher, like in person and parents.

You can do virtual if you want. You just can't force other people to pay for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

NYC and baltimore county both have virtual school this week-- why is it an equity issue here and not those places? both still allow for plenty of play in the snow time

Hundreds of schools have had virtual school this week, NYC had it Monday the day after the storm, and had kids back in classrooms on Tuesday.
Anne Arundel has also done virtual learning this week.
Even Oklahoma has managed to do virtual school this week.
MCPS is just lazy.

Virtual is the lazy path. Everyone knows those virtual days are worthless. Schools only do them because they're easier and cheaper than adding real days. That's not a good reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

Mcps has data on if virtual works but they refuse to release it. I thought the education was better for one of my kids but it depends on the teacher, like in person and parents.

You can do virtual if you want. You just can't force other people to pay for it.

We do pay for one child but why should I pay for your schools and programs if you will not pay for mine? That’s not equality. For a variety of reasons, in person is bad or unsafe for some kids. Clearly you don’t care about all kids, nor even your own, just your needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

NYC and baltimore county both have virtual school this week-- why is it an equity issue here and not those places? both still allow for plenty of play in the snow time

Hundreds of schools have had virtual school this week, NYC had it Monday the day after the storm, and had kids back in classrooms on Tuesday.
Anne Arundel has also done virtual learning this week.
Even Oklahoma has managed to do virtual school this week.
MCPS is just lazy.

Virtual is the lazy path. Everyone knows those virtual days are worthless. Schools only do them because they're easier and cheaper than adding real days. That's not a good reason.

Virtual done right can be good. It’s better than nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

NYC and baltimore county both have virtual school this week-- why is it an equity issue here and not those places? both still allow for plenty of play in the snow time

Hundreds of schools have had virtual school this week, NYC had it Monday the day after the storm, and had kids back in classrooms on Tuesday.
Anne Arundel has also done virtual learning this week.
Even Oklahoma has managed to do virtual school this week.
MCPS is just lazy.

Virtual is the lazy path. Everyone knows those virtual days are worthless. Schools only do them because they're easier and cheaper than adding real days. That's not a good reason.

Virtual done right can be good. It’s better than nothing.

It can be good for *some* kids when they're learning *some * subjects. It isn't good for *most* kids. And it is harmful to *some* kids who can't learn without classroom supports.

All in all, it is much better to hold make up days. March 20 and April 15 are the next contingency days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

Mcps has data on if virtual works but they refuse to release it. I thought the education was better for one of my kids but it depends on the teacher, like in person and parents.

You can do virtual if you want. You just can't force other people to pay for it.

We do pay for one child but why should I pay for your schools and programs if you will not pay for mine? That’s not equality. For a variety of reasons, in person is bad or unsafe for some kids. Clearly you don’t care about all kids, nor even your own, just your needs.

Are you just now learning how taxes work?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

NYC and baltimore county both have virtual school this week-- why is it an equity issue here and not those places? both still allow for plenty of play in the snow time

Hundreds of schools have had virtual school this week, NYC had it Monday the day after the storm, and had kids back in classrooms on Tuesday.
Anne Arundel has also done virtual learning this week.
Even Oklahoma has managed to do virtual school this week.
MCPS is just lazy.

Virtual is the lazy path. Everyone knows those virtual days are worthless. Schools only do them because they're easier and cheaper than adding real days. That's not a good reason.

Virtual done right can be good. It’s better than nothing.

It can be good for *some* kids when they're learning *some * subjects. It isn't good for *most* kids. And it is harmful to *some* kids who can't learn without classroom supports.

All in all, it is much better to hold make up days. March 20 and April 15 are the next contingency days.

Again, we don’t even have the option and if you looked at virtual supports vs in person showing you really don’t know how true virtual works. Show us the data between in person and MVA? Many kids are not doing well or passing the tests so enough with how in person is superior when it’s more complex than that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

Mcps has data on if virtual works but they refuse to release it. I thought the education was better for one of my kids but it depends on the teacher, like in person and parents.

You can do virtual if you want. You just can't force other people to pay for it.

We do pay for one child but why should I pay for your schools and programs if you will not pay for mine? That’s not equality. For a variety of reasons, in person is bad or unsafe for some kids. Clearly you don’t care about all kids, nor even your own, just your needs.

Are you just now learning how taxes work?

No, but I’m amazed at how selfish and self abypeople like you are. You probably pretend to care but here show your true colors. You don’t care about kids who have serious health issues, bullied, learn better…you’d rather them not go to school or fail to prove your fake points.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

NYC and baltimore county both have virtual school this week-- why is it an equity issue here and not those places? both still allow for plenty of play in the snow time

Hundreds of schools have had virtual school this week, NYC had it Monday the day after the storm, and had kids back in classrooms on Tuesday.
Anne Arundel has also done virtual learning this week.
Even Oklahoma has managed to do virtual school this week.
MCPS is just lazy.

Virtual is the lazy path. Everyone knows those virtual days are worthless. Schools only do them because they're easier and cheaper than adding real days. That's not a good reason.

Virtual done right can be good. It’s better than nothing.

It can be good for *some* kids when they're learning *some * subjects. It isn't good for *most* kids. And it is harmful to *some* kids who can't learn without classroom supports.

All in all, it is much better to hold make up days. March 20 and April 15 are the next contingency days.

Again, we don’t even have the option and if you looked at virtual supports vs in person showing you really don’t know how true virtual works. Show us the data between in person and MVA? Many kids are not doing well or passing the tests so enough with how in person is superior when it’s more complex than that.

Well, I know what's in my kid's IEP, and it is literally impossible for them to provide those supports with currently available technology. Maybe they'll be able to build fancier telepresence robots in the future, but we don't have them now.

The MVA data we have showed it was awful, and that was despite being a self-selecting group of students with teachers who had to have virtual lessons from the start. Even you would have to agree that hastily thrown together virtual lessons to kids who never wanted virtual school isn't going to go well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

Mcps has data on if virtual works but they refuse to release it. I thought the education was better for one of my kids but it depends on the teacher, like in person and parents.

You can do virtual if you want. You just can't force other people to pay for it.

We do pay for one child but why should I pay for your schools and programs if you will not pay for mine? That’s not equality. For a variety of reasons, in person is bad or unsafe for some kids. Clearly you don’t care about all kids, nor even your own, just your needs.

Are you just now learning how taxes work?

No, but I’m amazed at how selfish and self abypeople like you are. You probably pretend to care but here show your true colors. You don’t care about kids who have serious health issues, bullied, learn better…you’d rather them not go to school or fail to prove your fake points.

There are other programs for kids with serious health issues that's preclude them from coming to school. But there weren't enough kids interested in MVA to make it economical. It was never going to take away enough kids from schools to reduce teachers there, so just ended up being an added cost for 0.5% of students in the district. A state level program always made more sense, but the MVA parents didn't care enough to push for that. Which itself tells you how much value they saw in virtual.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what an embarrassment. half the counties in the state including baltimore city had plans in place for remote learning--and places like garrett and frederick counties that have far more rural areas were two hour delayed. Really, MCPS?

Most places were and are not doing virtual because they know it doesn't work.

Yes, MCPS could have opened, but Taylor can't manage.

NYC and baltimore county both have virtual school this week-- why is it an equity issue here and not those places? both still allow for plenty of play in the snow time

Hundreds of schools have had virtual school this week, NYC had it Monday the day after the storm, and had kids back in classrooms on Tuesday.
Anne Arundel has also done virtual learning this week.
Even Oklahoma has managed to do virtual school this week.
MCPS is just lazy.

Virtual is the lazy path. Everyone knows those virtual days are worthless. Schools only do them because they're easier and cheaper than adding real days. That's not a good reason.

Virtual done right can be good. It’s better than nothing.

It can be good for *some* kids when they're learning *some * subjects. It isn't good for *most* kids. And it is harmful to *some* kids who can't learn without classroom supports.

All in all, it is much better to hold make up days. March 20 and April 15 are the next contingency days.

Again, we don’t even have the option and if you looked at virtual supports vs in person showing you really don’t know how true virtual works. Show us the data between in person and MVA? Many kids are not doing well or passing the tests so enough with how in person is superior when it’s more complex than that.

Well, I know what's in my kid's IEP, and it is literally impossible for them to provide those supports with currently available technology. Maybe they'll be able to build fancier telepresence robots in the future, but we don't have them now.

The MVA data we have showed it was awful, and that was despite being a self-selecting group of students with teachers who had to have virtual lessons from the start. Even you would have to agree that hastily thrown together virtual lessons to kids who never wanted virtual school isn't going to go well.

Actually they never published the true MVA data so stop making up stuff. They deliberately did not release it. But, please show us the MVA test scores and grades compared to equal demographics including kids like mine needing regular hospitalization. With the right supports, including parental involvement it can work well. Many kids had ieps and 504s. Your kid needs more support at home. What are you doing to help vs complain? In the meanwhile they just missed a week of school, well, yours not mine as mine worked ahead and we supplement with parent and tutor help.