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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]New to this thread, but I have two high school kids who’ve been with MCPS since kindergarten, and here are my thoughts in no specific order:
1. Restore discipline and set high behavior expectations. Students who are violent or consistently disruptive shouldn’t remain in the classroom. Repeat offenders should only be allowed back in person after demonstrating they can handle it—virtual learning should be the only alternative for them; NOT moving them to another school. Ever since RJ was introduced, bad behavior seems to have increased. That doesn’t feel like a coincidence. We keep blaming COVID, but that’s a cop-out.
2. Bring [b]back phonics. If this hasn't happened yet, it’s time to get back to the basics and ensure every child is taught how to read early on[/b].
3. Reinstate tracking. Students who are falling behind need specialized instruction and tutoring outside of mainstream classes to help them catch up. If not all, most students who are falling behind will appreciate this.  
4. Reintroduce free tutoring. These were effective in the past and should make a return.
5. Require full books, not just excerpts, in English classes. Every grade should include the reading of complete books—not just fragments.
6. Fix chronic absenteeism. Engage with community partners to help spread the word to families about the importance of attendance.  After a certain number of unexcused absences, parents should be held accountable. If the absences aren’t legitimate, law enforcement should be involved, and parents should be charged with neglect. 
7. Celebrate/Highlight student achievements and excellence. Bring back valedictorians and honors recognition. At our middle school, the principal stopped honor roll parties to avoid making other students feel bad. That’s not fair to the kids who’ve worked hard and sends the message that doing well in school isn't valued. 
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What are you talking about? The kids in K-2 have been getting phonics instruction for at least the last 3 years[/quote]

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