A New Beginning?

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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

Agree! And the goal of keeping schools open was achieved. Also McKnight was an interim last year not the actual Superintendent. That comes with different authority and a different set of goals/mindset. Seems some folks don’t know that. Also seems some DCUM folks believe all changes and improvements can happen overnight.

Yes, she saw us through a tough time and did an amazing job under intense pressure. All indications are she'll be a wonderful super.

Yes she saw us through a tough time, but I think even she would agree that her job performance wasn't exactly amazing last year. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the coming year, and will give her the benefit of the doubt.

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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

Agree! And the goal of keeping schools open was achieved. Also McKnight was an interim last year not the actual Superintendent. That comes with different authority and a different set of goals/mindset. Seems some folks don’t know that. Also seems some DCUM folks believe all changes and improvements can happen overnight.

She's done an amazing job thus far and am looking forward to what's next!

Agree. amazing job dragging down the MSPS standards. Teachers have no confidence. Students have no confidence nor do parents.

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Anonymous wrote:Spoiler Alert:
The new vision is more activism, less education.
Everything else is the same. No change to the grading policies that were implemented during virtual learning/Covid which means continued grade inflation and declining rigor.
Kids safety will continue to be at risk due to continued relaxed school safety policies since no one is willing to address the real issues.

If you still have kids in MCPS you should be RUNNING to find something new.

This is how most academically oriented parents feel. A lot of them are moving to HCPS and FCPS for this very reason

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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

Agree! And the goal of keeping schools open was achieved. Also McKnight was an interim last year not the actual Superintendent. That comes with different authority and a different set of goals/mindset. Seems some folks don’t know that. Also seems some DCUM folks believe all changes and improvements can happen overnight.

Yes, she saw us through a tough time and did an amazing job under intense pressure. All indications are she'll be a wonderful super.

Yes she saw us through a tough time, but I think even she would agree that her job performance wasn't exactly amazing last year. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the coming year, and will give her the benefit of the doubt.

Look up her resume online. When she took the dep position she claimed 21 years experience with MCPS.

If she doesn’t know how to run a school system properly by now, why would you let things get even worse?

Sorry- voting for a board that will get in a new superintendent.

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Anonymous wrote:Spoiler Alert:
The new vision is more activism, less education.
Everything else is the same. No change to the grading policies that were implemented during virtual learning/Covid which means continued grade inflation and declining rigor.
Kids safety will continue to be at risk due to continued relaxed school safety policies since no one is willing to address the real issues.

If you still have kids in MCPS you should be RUNNING to find something new.

This is how most academically oriented parents feel. A lot of them are moving to HCPS and FCPS for this very reason

Wrong most academically oriented parents know better. This is exclusively the domain of Karen's and It would be great if they moved since they're part of the problem...
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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

Agree! And the goal of keeping schools open was achieved. Also McKnight was an interim last year not the actual Superintendent. That comes with different authority and a different set of goals/mindset. Seems some folks don’t know that. Also seems some DCUM folks believe all changes and improvements can happen overnight.

Yes, she saw us through a tough time and did an amazing job under intense pressure. All indications are she'll be a wonderful super.

Yes she saw us through a tough time, but I think even she would agree that her job performance wasn't exactly amazing last year. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the coming year, and will give her the benefit of the doubt.

Look up her resume online. When she took the dep position she claimed 21 years experience with MCPS.

If she doesn’t know how to run a school system properly by now, why would you let things get even worse?

Sorry- voting for a board that will get in a new superintendent.

Her superintendent appointment was effective 8 days ago. No matter who gets elected to the board, they're not going to "get in a new superintendent" for at least four years.

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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

Agree! And the goal of keeping schools open was achieved. Also McKnight was an interim last year not the actual Superintendent. That comes with different authority and a different set of goals/mindset. Seems some folks don’t know that. Also seems some DCUM folks believe all changes and improvements can happen overnight.

Yes, she saw us through a tough time and did an amazing job under intense pressure. All indications are she'll be a wonderful super.

Yes she saw us through a tough time, but I think even she would agree that her job performance wasn't exactly amazing last year. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the coming year, and will give her the benefit of the doubt.

Look up her resume online. When she took the dep position she claimed 21 years experience with MCPS.

If she doesn’t know how to run a school system properly by now, why would you let things get even worse?

Sorry- voting for a board that will get in a new superintendent.

Her superintendent appointment was effective 8 days ago. No matter who gets elected to the board, they're not going to "get in a new superintendent" for at least four years.

A lot of the DCUM cranks post this knowing full well it's ridiculous. Clearly, they're a disturbed lot and find solace in sharing their misery.

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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

Agree! And the goal of keeping schools open was achieved. Also McKnight was an interim last year not the actual Superintendent. That comes with different authority and a different set of goals/mindset. Seems some folks don’t know that. Also seems some DCUM folks believe all changes and improvements can happen overnight.

Yes, she saw us through a tough time and did an amazing job under intense pressure. All indications are she'll be a wonderful super.

Yes she saw us through a tough time, but I think even she would agree that her job performance wasn't exactly amazing last year. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the coming year, and will give her the benefit of the doubt.

Look up her resume online. When she took the dep position she claimed 21 years experience with MCPS.

If she doesn’t know how to run a school system properly by now, why would you let things get even worse?

Sorry- voting for a board that will get in a new superintendent.

Her superintendent appointment was effective 8 days ago. No matter who gets elected to the board, they're not going to "get in a new superintendent" for at least four years.

A lot of the DCUM cranks post this knowing full well it's ridiculous. Clearly, they're a disturbed lot and find solace in sharing their misery.

What stops New board from finding a replacement on day one? Is there any restriction?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Spoiler Alert:
The new vision is more activism, less education.
Everything else is the same. No change to the grading policies that were implemented during virtual learning/Covid which means continued grade inflation and declining rigor.
Kids safety will continue to be at risk due to continued relaxed school safety policies since no one is willing to address the real issues.

If you still have kids in MCPS you should be RUNNING to find something new.

This is how most academically oriented parents feel. A lot of them are moving to HCPS and FCPS for this very reason

Wrong most academically oriented parents know better. This is exclusively the domain of Karen's and It would be great if they moved since they're part of the problem...
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Truth is hard to digest for some and they resort to name calling and playing race card. We hope for a new beginning with new board finding a replacement sooner

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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

Agree! And the goal of keeping schools open was achieved. Also McKnight was an interim last year not the actual Superintendent. That comes with different authority and a different set of goals/mindset. Seems some folks don’t know that. Also seems some DCUM folks believe all changes and improvements can happen overnight.

Yes, she saw us through a tough time and did an amazing job under intense pressure. All indications are she'll be a wonderful super.

Yes she saw us through a tough time, but I think even she would agree that her job performance wasn't exactly amazing last year. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the coming year, and will give her the benefit of the doubt.

Look up her resume online. When she took the dep position she claimed 21 years experience with MCPS.

If she doesn’t know how to run a school system properly by now, why would you let things get even worse?

Sorry- voting for a board that will get in a new superintendent.

Her superintendent appointment was effective 8 days ago. No matter who gets elected to the board, they're not going to "get in a new superintendent" for at least four years.

A lot of the DCUM cranks post this knowing full well it's ridiculous. Clearly, they're a disturbed lot and find solace in sharing their misery.

What stops New board from finding a replacement on day one? Is there any restriction?

There's a contract they'd have to buy out.

[Anonymous]

A new beginning? What is this Star Wars?
Same old BS, total shit show.

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For years, and over the course of several Superintendent tenures, MCPS has made a point of spending a ton on messaging, and not on actual academic rigor. This is so they can continue to brand themselves as the best large public school system in the nation, while practices on the ground do not entirely reach their claims. Don't get me wrong. My kids are in MCPS for a reason. It's about as good as it gets in the USA if you want free education. But it could be so much better, yet they choose to spend their dollars on PR instead...

It's a group text. It's free.

Oh you naive one. You're probably the one who thinks what celebrities say and do are spur-of-the-moment things, and not heavily curated and planned by their well-paid PR team on retainer. Cute, PP, cute.

MCPS spends a FORTUNE on PR. MILLIONS. That little group of words you just received did not just pop into her head and make its way to a free messaging system.

Ha ha! Really, you're so refreshing.

Frankly, they should not be allowed to use taxpayer funding for PR.

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For years, and over the course of several Superintendent tenures, MCPS has made a point of spending a ton on messaging, and not on actual academic rigor. This is so they can continue to brand themselves as the best large public school system in the nation, while practices on the ground do not entirely reach their claims. Don't get me wrong. My kids are in MCPS for a reason. It's about as good as it gets in the USA if you want free education. But it could be so much better, yet they choose to spend their dollars on PR instead...

It's a group text. It's free.

Oh you naive one. You're probably the one who thinks what celebrities say and do are spur-of-the-moment things, and not heavily curated and planned by their well-paid PR team on retainer. Cute, PP, cute.

MCPS spends a FORTUNE on PR. MILLIONS. That little group of words you just received did not just pop into her head and make its way to a free messaging system.

Ha ha! Really, you're so refreshing.

Frankly, they should not be allowed to use taxpayer funding for PR.

They are to use taxpayer funds however those elected see fit. How you feel about it is irrelevant. Many others here have complained about a lack of communication and transparency. This helps address that concern.

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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

Agree! And the goal of keeping schools open was achieved. Also McKnight was an interim last year not the actual Superintendent. That comes with different authority and a different set of goals/mindset. Seems some folks don’t know that. Also seems some DCUM folks believe all changes and improvements can happen overnight.

Yes, she saw us through a tough time and did an amazing job under intense pressure. All indications are she'll be a wonderful super.

Yes she saw us through a tough time, but I think even she would agree that her job performance wasn't exactly amazing last year. But I'm cautiously optimistic about the coming year, and will give her the benefit of the doubt.

You mean she sat through a pandemic and did nothing.

She also ignored critical incidents in schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Go McKnight!!! I'm looking forward to a new beginning. Let's see what she can do. Do you NOT every year think of Fall as a new beginning? Who doesn't. Stop being such cranky fusspots. It's not healthy.

She had the same job last year. She received votes of no confidence from two employee unions. I think we have already seen the downward spiral she wants to send the school system. Everyone in Central Office spends so much time focusing on their next promotion that very little is being done to improve the education students are receiving.

100% agree

I'm optimistic. She's just starting this job and I'm looking forward to all the great things she'll do to improve our schools.

You are new here. She is not. She started a year ago. What has she improved in her first year? No excuses.

I certainly think the 2021-22 school year was an improvement over the 2020-21 school year. There are still many additional improvements to be made, absolutely, but this past year was a better year than the virtual school year.

i thought "a new beginning" meant she resigned.

Improvement? Hardly. The fiasco in January calling for National Guard to drive kids to school? 2100+ staff out sick, 21 schools shut down for two weeks, 9%+ of the student body infected? Using federal covid money for $1M on bocce ball, $2M on discrimination training, $2M on Kid Museum? Holding kids at Magruder while the parents wait outside, showing up late because she doesn't live in the County so needed a police escort through traffic, but had the fashion sense to wear a pink outfit for the shooting? Going on a recruiting junket to pick up two personal awards at her alma mater when last year MCEA indicated 500 teachers wanted to retire or leave and this year was over 900?

If that's your idea of "improvement", that's pretty twisted.

MCPS Administrator Mentality - if we say everything is great a billion times then people will ignore the facts and believe the propaganda.

In reality, all the MCPS propaganda demonstrates a lack of credibility. Teachers and parents no longer have faith in MCPS leadership and the Board of Ed. The only voice we have is to vote for new Board Members on the platform for change and real improvements such as smaller class sizes.