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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Remedies for MCPS?

Magnet type options and curriculum for ALL eligible kids, not just the ones who don't have a cohort.  Test all, and have enough seats for all.  This should be at ALL grade levels.;

Smaller class sizes for all, not just focus/title 1;

Smaller schools in general (state of MD has suggested best school sizes, but MCPS has changed their numbers in recent years to be much higher than those state numbers, esp at the HS level, but really at all levels);

Hire Principals that have some experience and will do what is best for children, not whatever MCPS central office says to do ( the young ones have been hired recently, are all looking out for their career, not the students).

Give teachers more autonomy;

More counselors;

Priority needs to focus on all students, not only closing the opportunity/achievement gap;

Get rid of Smith, Zuckerman and Sullivan.

Will this happen? No, would cost to much money...

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All fantastic suggestions, but I disagree that it would cost too much money.  MCPS spends a ridiculous amount of money on things (e.g. useless initiatives, unnecessary Central Office staff) that have no positive influence on a child's educational experience.

The benefit to having smaller school district, instead of one large, cumbersome school district is that it is easier to meet the needs of the students.  And, it feels like more of a community.  Plus, parents have more of a say in what goes one, and the BOE is held more accountable to the students/parents.  In a town based district, you'll see the BOE members at sports events, or at the store.  You're able to discuss issue on a personal level, and it is easier to make changes as needed.

Right now, MCPS makes it incredibly difficult for parents to advocate for change in their schools.  Principals are in a rough spot, and teachers have almost no voice.  It's not working well for our students.  [/quote]

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