The state of MCPS is atrocious

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:why do some parents not care? being too busy is not an excuse. my immigrant parents worked everyday with the occassional sunday off from 8am to sometimes as late as 10pm. even thought they were unable to help.with some homework, they made sure as much of it was done and that we turned something in and got help from the school. we didnt get the best grades but we did not get Ds, Education was a huge priority for them so at a minimum we went to school everyday, did not skip class and they did not ignore the teachers.

The parents who don’t care had parents who didn’t care.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The thing about everything being online, is that kids are not mature enough to regulate their computer usage. Elementary school and middle school kids are gaming and going on random websites instead of learning. Lots of distractions that having textbooks would sidetrack- at least until the kids get cell phones and are distracted that way.

-mcps educator

Elementary kids technically have textbooks. Benchmark (as problematic as it is)… they have magazines. There are Eureka workbooks for math…and also, both are online if need be. Pretty sure MCPS has this covered.

The problem is teachers don't use them.

Actually teachers in MCPS have to use them. Are parents here really this misinformed?

Not in the past few years. We follow what is going on.

Staff development teacher here. There’s not a single elementary school that wouldn’t use benchmark magazines or Eureka books. Been that way since 2020. Stop gaslighting this forum with your misinformation.

We've been at several schools. The books all remained unused.

And you’re still not answering the question. Kinda confirms you’re lying.

Why does it matter what school? None are using them.

I have to agree. The posters on this thread seem like textbooks industry shills.

I’m the farthest thing from that. I just don’t believe kids—especially in K-8–learn well using primarily online materials.

I’m happy my daughter’s classroom has very little technology in it. She’s in lower ES.

Are you a private school parent?

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Anonymous wrote:The thing about everything being online, is that kids are not mature enough to regulate their computer usage. Elementary school and middle school kids are gaming and going on random websites instead of learning. Lots of distractions that having textbooks would sidetrack- at least until the kids get cell phones and are distracted that way.

-mcps educator

Elementary kids technically have textbooks. Benchmark (as problematic as it is)… they have magazines. There are Eureka workbooks for math…and also, both are online if need be. Pretty sure MCPS has this covered.

The problem is teachers don't use them.

Actually teachers in MCPS have to use them. Are parents here really this misinformed?

Not in the past few years. We follow what is going on.

Staff development teacher here. There’s not a single elementary school that wouldn’t use benchmark magazines or Eureka books. Been that way since 2020. Stop gaslighting this forum with your misinformation.

We've been at several schools. The books all remained unused.

And you’re still not answering the question. Kinda confirms you’re lying.

Why does it matter what school? None are using them.

I have to agree. The posters on this thread seem like textbooks industry shills.

I’m the farthest thing from that. I just don’t believe kids—especially in K-8–learn well using primarily online materials.

I’m happy my daughter’s classroom has very little technology in it. She’s in lower ES.

Are you a private school parent?

Yes.

[Anonymous]

I am guessing not all immigrant parents feel that way. I think many families see the school as providing everything - not only school work, but meals, social services, etc. and don't know the importance of sitting down and reviewing homework, attendance and being involved in "school life". And for those who have kids in special education, not knowing how to advocate and what services are available. I don't see it as not caring but more not knowing some of those key things.

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Anonymous wrote:why do some parents not care? being too busy is not an excuse. my immigrant parents worked everyday with the occassional sunday off from 8am to sometimes as late as 10pm. even thought they were unable to help.with some homework, they made sure as much of it was done and that we turned something in and got help from the school. we didnt get the best grades but we did not get Ds, Education was a huge priority for them so at a minimum we went to school everyday, did not skip class and they did not ignore the teachers.

The parents who don’t care had parents who didn’t care.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:why do some parents not care? being too busy is not an excuse. my immigrant parents worked everyday with the occassional sunday off from 8am to sometimes as late as 10pm. even thought they were unable to help.with some homework, they made sure as much of it was done and that we turned something in and got help from the school. we didnt get the best grades but we did not get Ds, Education was a huge priority for them so at a minimum we went to school everyday, did not skip class and they did not ignore the teachers.

The parents who don’t care had parents who didn’t care.

DCUM's gonna DCUM.

[Anonymous]

I think the people who think mcps is fine are more likely to be: parents of typical kids, parents in w clusters, parents who don't know any better for various reasons, and parents who are coming from even worse school systems.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the people who think mcps is fine are more likely to be: parents of typical kids, parents in w clusters, parents who don't know any better for various reasons, and parents who are coming from even worse school systems.

The thing I really don’t get are the parents who:

- complain about MCPS
- criticize people who chose private

[Anonymous]

https://youtu.be/0Tyn6AqyZZ8

Hits the nail on the head about burn out behavior and admin who gaslight teacher to blame them for the problems and the shortage.

[Anonymous]

There is not a teacher shortage there is a shortage of jobs where teachers are expected to be abused by drudents and admin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the people who think mcps is fine are more likely to be: parents of typical kids, parents in w clusters, parents who don't know any better for various reasons, and parents who are coming from even worse school systems.

I think the people who think MCPS is fine are more likely to be:

1. Parents of neurotypical kids
2. Parents who are able to keep things in perspective

Does MCPS have problems? Yes. Do I have the time and energy to waste on expecting perfection from MCPS? No. But you do you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think the people who think mcps is fine are more likely to be: parents of typical kids, parents in w clusters, parents who don't know any better for various reasons, and parents who are coming from even worse school systems.

I think the people who think MCPS is fine are more likely to be:

1. Parents of neurotypical kids
2. Parents who are able to keep things in perspective

Does MCPS have problems? Yes. Do I have the time and energy to waste on expecting perfection from MCPS? No. But you do you.

I’m not ok with mediocrity. I guess you are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think the people who think mcps is fine are more likely to be: parents of typical kids, parents in w clusters, parents who don't know any better for various reasons, and parents who are coming from even worse school systems.

I think the people who think MCPS is fine are more likely to be:

1. Parents of neurotypical kids
2. Parents who are able to keep things in perspective

Does MCPS have problems? Yes. Do I have the time and energy to waste on expecting perfection from MCPS? No. But you do you.

I’m not ok with mediocrity. I guess you are.

I'm the PP you're responding to, and as I said: you do you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I think the people who think mcps is fine are more likely to be: parents of typical kids, parents in w clusters, parents who don't know any better for various reasons, and parents who are coming from even worse school systems.

I think the people who think MCPS is fine are more likely to be:

1. Parents of neurotypical kids
2. Parents who are able to keep things in perspective

Does MCPS have problems? Yes. Do I have the time and energy to waste on expecting perfection from MCPS? No. But you do you.

I’m not ok with mediocrity. I guess you are.

I'm the PP you're responding to, and as I said: you do you.

Have high standards for my kid? Absolutely I will.

[Anonymous]

The current state of MCPS would actually be fine if it didn’t cost 3 billion plus a YEAR and much of it in things that don’t affect current classroom - defined (overly generous) pensions and (overly generous) healthcare, largely for their retirees. I think if this place offered the same (low) quality of school at 1/2 property tax DCUM wouldn’t like the ego hit but would be fine with it — because they would have more money for Larlo’s supplementation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The current state of MCPS would actually be fine if it didn’t cost 3 billion plus a YEAR and much of it in things that don’t affect current classroom - defined (overly generous) pensions and (overly generous) healthcare, largely for their retirees. I think if this place offered the same (low) quality of school at 1/2 property tax DCUM wouldn’t like the ego hit but would be fine with it — because they would have more money for Larlo’s supplementation.

Fundamentally I’m just not ok with having to teach my kid basic math and reading skills that her school should cover. It’s crazy to me that people just take that as a given.