Achievement gap will worsen with refusal to provide distance learning

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ultimately, it is the parents' job to educate and raise their children. School is a wonderful bonus in a first-world country. No school right now, so parents: do your *original* job!

Agree. So many poor people just pop out babies and expect the school and government to take care of them.

I’m not poor but I do expect the government, to which I may a considerable amount in taxes, to properly educate children. Responsible parents work in this
modern age. Parents are no exception. Takeaway school and now you have parents choosing between putting food on the table or caring for their kids. And no, teaching even for those of us lucky enough to telework isn’t happening with any depth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This rant is based on what, exactly? One anonymous poster in another thread who said they heard from someone that MCPS isn't doing distance learning? Nobody has any idea what's going on.

It's been a week now. Our wealthy friends and neighbors are now one week ahead of the less fortunate.

The county that has spent so much money on studies to support their own absurd initiative to bus kids around really dropped the ball here.
The road to hell is truly paved with good intentions.

This is ridiculous. Relax! No one is ahead. I have one kid in public and another in MCPS. They are not doing anything other than virtually hanging out with friends. These are really crazy times- we should be grateful that we are healthy. And, I am wealthy. No, I am not ahead of you. I could not care less whether my kids are behind, or they need to repeat grade next year. I am just grateful that they have not developed anxiety yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This rant is based on what, exactly? One anonymous poster in another thread who said they heard from someone that MCPS isn't doing distance learning? Nobody has any idea what's going on.

It's been a week now. Our wealthy friends and neighbors are now one week ahead of the less fortunate.

The county that has spent so much money on studies to support their own absurd initiative to bus kids around really dropped the ball here.
The road to hell is truly paved with good intentions.

This is ridiculous. Relax! No one is ahead. I have one kid in public and another in MCPS. They are not doing anything other than virtually hanging out with friends. These are really crazy times- we should be grateful that we are healthy. And, I am wealthy. No, I am not ahead of you. I could not care less whether my kids are behind, or they need to repeat grade next year. I am just grateful that they have not developed anxiety yet.

One kid is in private, not public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My students who fit in this category are about two grade levels below their peers in at least one area, have an IEP, usually English is not their first language, parents do not speak English, etc. These kids need one-on-one or small group teaching, modified for their specific needs. They will not receive help from their parent(s) because their parent(s) do not speak the language. A video or work posted online isn’t going to help them bridge the gap.

I understand this. But for the rest of the students, we should do nothing?

+100. What good does it do to ignore the 97 percent?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Achievement gap will broaden regardless b/c it's mostly due to parenting/home environment, and schools closed == total parent influence.

Exactly, the ones who can "will" during this crisis already have tech and ensure their kids are doing something...

Unusual circumstances, call for thinking outside the box but can't magic something out of the air. If you have a parent or responsible adult at home and access to the Internet there is a lot you can ensure your child learns at home with the access of a library card you have access to many learning opps…

Yes. I work from home when possible right now. My HS kids now have a schedule to follow and AP or other resource to continue their learning. It was frustrating to hear my kids say their teachers indicated most work would be review and nothing will be graded. But after some conversation, they mostly get it.

I worry about the gap widening . Especially given the variation in the home in which kids are essentially “quarantined” with/without supervision or enrichment (e.g., online library - so thankful I’d paid my recent fine!) Or free of mental health substance abuse etc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So are parents reconsidering their overpriced housing purchases? When your kid goes to a public school, their district educates a very broad spectrum of students. Unless all of those students can receive an education, none of them will. If you don’t like it, move and spend your money on private schools. The reason they are already up and running is that they don’t have to honor IEPs and 504 plans. It costs money to opt out of the free version of education.

Record high private school applications this year for the above reason. Ironically, the private kids are the only ones being educated. MCPS is broken and is racing to the bottom.

I always wonder what people base these statements on. Is there some kind of public data clearinghouse for private-school applications?

In any case, when the economy crashes, everyone's coming back to MCPS.

If your child went through the process, you would know. It’s mentioned in acceptance letters and discussed among the parents. “Everyone” is not coming back to MCPS. Right now, there is nothing to comeback to anyway.

Really? Acceptance letters mention how many people applied to all of the various private schools in Montgomery County? Who knew.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My students who fit in this category are about two grade levels below their peers in at least one area, have an IEP, usually English is not their first language, parents do not speak English, etc. These kids need one-on-one or small group teaching, modified for their specific needs. They will not receive help from their parent(s) because their parent(s) do not speak the language. A video or work posted online isn’t going to help them bridge the gap.

I understand this. But for the rest of the students, we should do nothing?

Hush. Diversity is our strength! Just keep repeating it until you come to accept it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ultimately, it is the parents' job to educate and raise their children. School is a wonderful bonus in a first-world country. No school right now, so parents: do your *original* job!

Agree. So many poor people just pop out babies and expect the school and government to take care of them.

I’m not poor but I do expect the government, to which I may a considerable amount in taxes, to properly educate children. Responsible parents work in this
modern age. Parents are no exception. Takeaway school and now you have parents choosing between putting food on the table or caring for their kids. And no, teaching even for those of us lucky enough to telework isn’t happening with any depth.

Actually, responsible parents have kids they can afford. I know plenty of educated two income parents who agonized over whether or not they could afford two kids. Someone working a minimum wage job with 3 or 4 kids is NOT responsible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ultimately, it is the parents' job to educate and raise their children. School is a wonderful bonus in a first-world country. No school right now, so parents: do your *original* job!

Agree. So many poor people just pop out babies and expect the school and government to take care of them.

I’m not poor but I do expect the government, to which I may a considerable amount in taxes, to properly educate children. Responsible parents work in this
modern age. Parents are no exception. Takeaway school and now you have parents choosing between putting food on the table or caring for their kids. And no, teaching even for those of us lucky enough to telework isn’t happening with any depth.

Actually, responsible parents have kids they can afford. I know plenty of educated two income parents who agonized over whether or not they could afford two kids. Someone working a minimum wage job with 3 or 4 kids is NOT responsible.

It's become pretty clear in the past week or so, who the actually essential workers are, and it's not the contingent of affluent parents sitting at home posting on DCUM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Achievement gap will broaden regardless b/c it's mostly due to parenting/home environment, and schools closed == total parent influence.

Exactly, the ones who can "will" during this crisis already have tech and ensure their kids are doing something...

Unusual circumstances, call for thinking outside the box but can't magic something out of the air. If you have a parent or responsible adult at home and access to the Internet there is a lot you can ensure your child learns at home with the access of a library card you have access to many learning opps…

Yes. I work from home when possible right now. My HS kids now have a schedule to follow and AP or other resource to continue their learning. It was frustrating to hear my kids say their teachers indicated most work would be review and nothing will be graded. But after some conversation, they mostly get it.

I worry about the gap widening . Especially given the variation in the home in which kids are essentially “quarantined” with/without supervision or enrichment (e.g., online library - so thankful I’d paid my recent fine!) Or free of mental health substance abuse etc

You needn't. My HS kid is working because of AP tests, but my MS kid is doing the least possible amount of work with the greatest possible amount of reluctance and complaining. You can ensure that your child has access to learning, but you can't ensure that your child learns.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So are parents reconsidering their overpriced housing purchases? When your kid goes to a public school, their district educates a very broad spectrum of students. Unless all of those students can receive an education, none of them will. If you don’t like it, move and spend your money on private schools. The reason they are already up and running is that they don’t have to honor IEPs and 504 plans. It costs money to opt out of the free version of education.

Record high private school applications this year for the above reason. Ironically, the private kids are the only ones being educated. MCPS is broken and is racing to the bottom.

I always wonder what people base these statements on. Is there some kind of public data clearinghouse for private-school applications?

In any case, when the economy crashes, everyone's coming back to MCPS.

If your child went through the process, you would know. It’s mentioned in acceptance letters and discussed among the parents. “Everyone” is not coming back to MCPS. Right now, there is nothing to comeback to anyway.

Really? Acceptance letters mention how many people applied to all of the various private schools in Montgomery County? Who knew.

Each private school discusses this information with applicants about their school. It’s important information to know how many applicants for such a small amount of seats. I know, you don’t understand.

[Anonymous]

Others states are doing virtual learning. It is what it is. You can’t take learning from everyone. I’m not saying it doesn’t suck for those that need it most.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So are parents reconsidering their overpriced housing purchases? When your kid goes to a public school, their district educates a very broad spectrum of students. Unless all of those students can receive an education, none of them will. If you don’t like it, move and spend your money on private schools. The reason they are already up and running is that they don’t have to honor IEPs and 504 plans. It costs money to opt out of the free version of education.

Record high private school applications this year for the above reason. Ironically, the private kids are the only ones being educated. MCPS is broken and is racing to the bottom.

I always wonder what people base these statements on. Is there some kind of public data clearinghouse for private-school applications?

In any case, when the economy crashes, everyone's coming back to MCPS.

If your child went through the process, you would know. It’s mentioned in acceptance letters and discussed among the parents. “Everyone” is not coming back to MCPS. Right now, there is nothing to comeback to anyway.

Really? Acceptance letters mention how many people applied to all of the various private schools in Montgomery County? Who knew.

Each private school discusses this information with applicants about their school. It’s important information to know how many applicants for such a small amount of seats. I know, you don’t understand.

Please explain how Private School A knows about all of the other applications at all of the other private schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Achievement gap will broaden regardless b/c it's mostly due to parenting/home environment, and schools closed == total parent influence.

Exactly, the ones who can "will" during this crisis already have tech and ensure their kids are doing something...

Unusual circumstances, call for thinking outside the box but can't magic something out of the air. If you have a parent or responsible adult at home and access to the Internet there is a lot you can ensure your child learns at home with the access of a library card you have access to many learning opps…

Yes. I work from home when possible right now. My HS kids now have a schedule to follow and AP or other resource to continue their learning. It was frustrating to hear my kids say their teachers indicated most work would be review and nothing will be graded. But after some conversation, they mostly get it.

I worry about the gap widening . Especially given the variation in the home in which kids are essentially “quarantined” with/without supervision or enrichment (e.g., online library - so thankful I’d paid my recent fine!) Or free of mental health substance abuse etc

You needn't. My HS kid is working because of AP tests, but my MS kid is doing the least possible amount of work with the greatest possible amount of reluctance and complaining. You can ensure that your child has access to learning, but you can't ensure that your child learns.

This is true even when everyone is at school. The motivated kids will always move ahead of those who are unmotivated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ultimately, it is the parents' job to educate and raise their children. School is a wonderful bonus in a first-world country. No school right now, so parents: do your *original* job!

Agree. So many poor people just pop out babies and expect the school and government to take care of them.

I’m not poor but I do expect the government, to which I may a considerable amount in taxes, to properly educate children. Responsible parents work in this
modern age. Parents are no exception. Takeaway school and now you have parents choosing between putting food on the table or caring for their kids. And no, teaching even for those of us lucky enough to telework isn’t happening with any depth.

Actually, responsible parents have kids they can afford. I know plenty of educated two income parents who agonized over whether or not they could afford two kids. Someone working a minimum wage job with 3 or 4 kids is NOT responsible.

It's become pretty clear in the past week or so, who the actually essential workers are, and it's not the contingent of affluent parents sitting at home posting on DCUM.

So keep popping out babies minimum wage workers! Great job. Lol