Support the Montgomery Virtual Academy (MVA) from Budget Cuts!

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Anonymous wrote:I couldn’t tune into the meeting yesterday-did MCPS announce the replacement virtual program like someone on here was claiming?

They lied.

It was probably Janis from PC. She didn't exactly lie, she just misleads by withholding context.

Typo. Meant to say the Board of Education misleads by withholding context.

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Anonymous wrote:Educator here. The fact is that research indicates that young people, especially elementary school kids, do not learn well from zoom. Effective learning is active rather than passive. That is how we are wired to learn. Taking a class virtually here and there is okay but having your entire education online is problematic. Are there a few exceptions? Of course. But public education cannot be built around exceptions.

Former virtual academy educator here. I had some of the most motivated and excited-to- learn students I’ve ever had in my classes. It was an incredible experience. My students learned VERY well. Most likely because all I did was teach! I had no behavior issues, very few distractions, and a mandatory study hall at the end of the day. Many students essentially had one-on-one tutoring almost daily. And I did have one student with a IEP that did come for help every single day. She also had a speech impediment. Do you tiny she would have been brave enough to ask for help everyday in person? Would her teacher be available everyday? Absolutely not. I have taught in both situations. Students at the VA flourish. Please do not speak for all students. This program is an excellent resource that provides an education for those who can’t do their best in a loud, crowded, fast-paced environment such as an overcrowded public middle or high school. No student will fall through the cracks in the VA. They are tracked constantly. Staff constantly are in communication with families. Why shouldn’t we support these students? Why aren’t you?

Look, this sounds incredible and I'd also be mad if my child was losing the chance have a private school experience at public expense. However, it is a public expense, and using taxpayer funds to provide an elite few with a bespoke educational experience is neither wise, nor equitable, nor frankly defensible.

Anyone can attend. Equity is having the school. It’s not a private school and cheaper.

Oh boy. So your argument is that an option that requires a stay-at-home parent, but then delivers a 1:8 teacher to student ratio, is somehow equitable? That's absolutely wild. Just a shockingly galaxy brained definition of equity.

Sad. Why do you hate your kids so much that you choose to work? Just say you have long covid and stay home.

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Anonymous wrote:I couldn’t tune into the meeting yesterday-did MCPS announce the replacement virtual program like someone on here was claiming?

They lied.

It was probably Janis from PC. She didn't exactly lie, she just misleads by withholding context.

Typo. Meant to say the Board of Education misleads by withholding context.

These conspiracy theories are wild. Who are they conspiring against and why?

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

You're the odd one out here. Even Laura Stewart just said she wanted the state to create a virtual option.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

You're the odd one out here. Even Laura Stewart just said she wanted the state to create a virtual option.

OK, but that not the MVA families. You are the odd one. Thats not going to happen.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

You're the odd one out here. Even Laura Stewart just said she wanted the state to create a virtual option.

OK, but that not the MVA families. You are the odd one. Thats not going to happen.

More likely than MCPS bringing it back.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

That's a strange hill to die on when you claim your kids can never go to an MCPS school anyway.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

That's a strange hill to die on when you claim your kids can never go to an MCPS school anyway.

I never claimed that. You did.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

Since MVA parents have turned to their state reps for support, they are clearly looking for a state solution and the PP suggested such a solution.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

Since MVA parents have turned to their state reps for support, they are clearly looking for a state solution and the PP suggested such a solution.

No, they turned to the state reps because MoCo and MCPS failed them. That's not the case at all. They want the MVA funded and date and waitlist numbers released.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

That's a strange hill to die on when you claim your kids can never go to an MCPS school anyway.

I never claimed that. You did.

That's what the MVA supporters are saying on Twitter, partly as justification for why they don't like IIS.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

Since MVA parents have turned to their state reps for support, they are clearly looking for a state solution and the PP suggested such a solution.

No, they turned to the state reps because MoCo and MCPS failed them. That's not the case at all. They want the MVA funded and date and waitlist numbers released.

The ship sailed on that. Your only paths left are a state option or paying for private.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

Since MVA parents have turned to their state reps for support, they are clearly looking for a state solution and the PP suggested such a solution.

No, they turned to the state reps because MoCo and MCPS failed them. That's not the case at all. They want the MVA funded and date and waitlist numbers released.

The ship sailed on that. Your only paths left are a state option or paying for private.

Nope, it hasn't sailed yet. We're continuing on the voyage.

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State reps wrote to Dr.F requesting she reconsider, closing The program.

Sad that these politicians are playing a game of CYA by sending letters about things they know can't change. What's Felder going to do? Have the BOE re-vote on the budget? It's done, and a letter like this only serves to try to satisfy constituents that "well, I did my best for you, but it was that guy's fault and not mine"

Here is what I would like my state reps to do: Either fully fund Maryland's Blueprint for Education, or repeal it. If we thought the budget cuts were painful this year, wait until free pre-k kicks in for our school district. We don't have the physical school capacity or money for the personnel for the Blueprint. The planning for the Blueprint that was cancelled by the BOE this year? $8 million, just for planning. We're going to have to throw money at this next year to ramp up. So that conundrum is what I would like my state reps to consider, not the MVA.

+1. Also, if the state reps are in fact invested in virtual education, why aren’t they lobbying the state of MD itself to establish a virtual program??

Ok, we have told you many times before. State is not responsible MCPS is.

Oh no, MVA parents pulled their state reps into this, making this a state discussion. MVA parents - please ask for more state Blueprint money for MCPS and state money for the virtual academy. I am sure that the BOE would reassemble the MVA if the money was available. As it is, the county is forecasting a 4.7 percent increase in property taxes next year. That tax increase is with no MVA in the budget.

No, they should be asking their state reps to establish a state-wide virtual program through MSDE. Eastern shore counties aren't going to want to pay for a special program just for MoCo kids.

Only you want a state option. MVA parents want the MVA, a county program.

That's a strange hill to die on when you claim your kids can never go to an MCPS school anyway.

I never claimed that. You did.

That's what the MVA supporters are saying on Twitter, partly as justification for why they don't like IIS.

IIS is tutoring a few hours a week. Its not an education.