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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ever see the old Mel Gibson movie "Conspiracy Theory"?  This is what the PC reminds me of to some degree.  Come up with enough outlandishly crazy ideas and accusations and eventually they'll get one right.

Witness the hysteria they tried to create with the Wootton concert or the way they are running with the accusations that Highland Elementary cheated on their test scores.  [/quote]

Be realistic.  PC is a group that exists to promote Janis and Roseanne and .....   The group seems to be using the blog to create hysteria and generate attention to promote the political aspiration of some in the group.  Yes, they take shots at the PTA but are they any better?

Look at the blog and you will notice some post under pseudonyms!!! So much for transparency!!!! So, look at the list and get to know the folks to avoid.

Otherwise, enjoy the blog for what it is--a gossip column.[/quote]

I you are going overboard and I think you are a Union/MCPS employee.  I can't think of any parent that get's this exercised about PC.  The Wootton concert was not a big deal to me, but I wasn't going to judge for others.   Highland is a big deal and it was embarrassingly discoverred by an Atlanta Newpaper.   That test score spike is suspcious.   Given the backdrop of other testing scandals, it is a valid concern.   The article quoted independent experts that raised concerns about it.   As I posted in the Highland thread, my concern is with Josh Starr's response.   It is a reflexive defense of the system and totally anthithical to the growth mindset he presented in the first book club meeting he had.  Parents Coalition is posting MCPS' own data on budgets and resources that contradict Josh Starr's statement.   I have lost a lot of trust with the BOE and now that trust is starting to disappear with Josh Starr.    He needs to find the facts and present a credible explanation.  [/quote]

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