Parents: please be kind & patient with MCPS (from a parent)

[Anonymous]

I’ve expressed some of my frustrations on various threads, but I’d like everyone to take a deep breath and be patient with MCPS and your student’s teachers. I’m not a teacher nor MCPS employee. But I know things get vitriolic. They have dispersed Chrome books (and possibly hotspots...dunno my kid has food, a home, and 2 parents). This is unlikely to compose the entire school day and have a lot of glitches. But it’s a start. We told my DD that teachers go into this profession because they like kids, want to help, and care about education. It’s not for the money. I’m going to continue some measure of homeschooling, in addition to my job, but these are getting times for everyone. Let’s be thankful for what is being pieced together.
-MCPS parent

[Anonymous]

I agree with you completely and I went to a fancy private school. My kids are inMCPS. The teachers have been emailing. I was actually pretty impressed with the email from the district yesterday. Let’s give them some time and have empathy.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely.

My children’s native language class went online 2 weeks ago with live group classes and I can see how hard the teachers work, and how challenging it is for some kids to stay attentive, particularly during technical issues.

My teen is preparing for AP exams. For him the stakes are high. I’m sure his teachers will do their best.

[Anonymous]

I’m very impressed with how MCPS has mobilized delivering food, Chromebooks, online learning, etc. Couldn’t think of a tougher situation for them. It’s not going to be perfect as remote learning isn’t ideal for kids or parents. But it’s going to be fine.

[Anonymous]

I’m the OP. Part of what was frustrating was that other public schools went online faster (my nephew is in NYC). My DD had no communication from middle school teachers other than telling them on the last day of school, that they were informed “no grades and prohibited from contacting students.” So this is why I’m breathing a sigh of relief. It’s a collective experience and students (and humans) need routine & structure. This is all surreal, but I can’t afford private school so it’s important to acknowledge larger class sizes and that many teachers also probably have no child care at home while they have to “teach.” Something is better than nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m very impressed with how MCPS has mobilized delivering food, Chromebooks, online learning, etc. Couldn’t think of a tougher situation for them. It’s not going to be perfect as remote learning isn’t ideal for kids or parents. But it’s going to be fine.

Dp. Can someone explain how mcps got into giving food for students? Dont parents get food assistance for their kids?

[Anonymous]

Said from someone who has had a great MCPS experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m very impressed with how MCPS has mobilized delivering food, Chromebooks, online learning, etc. Couldn’t think of a tougher situation for them. It’s not going to be perfect as remote learning isn’t ideal for kids or parents. But it’s going to be fine.

Dp. Can someone explain how mcps got into giving food for students? Dont parents get food assistance for their kids?

Thank your lucky stars that you’ve never needed SNAP (food stamps). It is meant to cover some of a family’s nutritional needs, not all. Child nutrition tends to be better when they can access additional food at school. And child nutrition is proven to result in less illness and better educational outcomes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m very impressed with how MCPS has mobilized delivering food, Chromebooks, online learning, etc. Couldn’t think of a tougher situation for them. It’s not going to be perfect as remote learning isn’t ideal for kids or parents. But it’s going to be fine.

Dp. Can someone explain how mcps got into giving food for students? Dont parents get food assistance for their kids?

Part of food assistance is the meals provided during the school day.

[Anonymous]

Minnesota did it right:
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2020/03/19/coronavirus-minnesota-school-bus-lunch-delivery-st-paul/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m very impressed with how MCPS has mobilized delivering food, Chromebooks, online learning, etc. Couldn’t think of a tougher situation for them. It’s not going to be perfect as remote learning isn’t ideal for kids or parents. But it’s going to be fine.

Dp. Can someone explain how mcps got into giving food for students? Dont parents get food assistance for their kids?

Part of food assistance is the meals provided during the school day.

I'm asking how that got started

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m very impressed with how MCPS has mobilized delivering food, Chromebooks, online learning, etc. Couldn’t think of a tougher situation for them. It’s not going to be perfect as remote learning isn’t ideal for kids or parents. But it’s going to be fine.

Dp. Can someone explain how mcps got into giving food for students? Dont parents get food assistance for their kids?

Part of food assistance is the meals provided during the school day.

I'm asking how that got started

"The program was established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1946."

https://www.fns.usda.gov/nslp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Said from someone who has had a great MCPS experience.

I’m the OP. I have NOT had a great experience with MCPS, but that is not the fault of teachers so we as parents should not vent our frustrations at them. There is only so much they can control and seemingly have not been trained in online instruction, yet.

[Anonymous]

Nah, I’m not giving MCPS an inch. They are bloated, corrupt, incompetent organization that needs to get a kick in the teeth. Hopefully, this will finally force a real change. Only with heat is light generated. If they hadn’t sold the kids down the river with Curriculum 2.0, the Discovery bribery scandal, Damascus rape, no bid contracts (bus camera the latest), and such a selfish organization - portables for the kids but full pensions, free healthcare and bloated salaries for everyone barely attached to the place. (With no Inspector General on the lookout) While Arlington Public Schools shine on...May we take a lesson from them and reform.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m very impressed with how MCPS has mobilized delivering food, Chromebooks, online learning, etc. Couldn’t think of a tougher situation for them. It’s not going to be perfect as remote learning isn’t ideal for kids or parents. But it’s going to be fine.

Dp. Can someone explain how mcps got into giving food for students? Dont parents get food assistance for their kids?

Part of food assistance is the meals provided during the school day.

I'm asking how that got started

It is a sad reality that students are good insecure. They cannot learn without empty stomachs. Kids shop in late years due to stigma. In all likelihood, people on DCUM do not personally experience this reality which us now soaring with unemployment. It is a *public* school.