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[quote=Anonymous]The Board also discussed bussing when this proposal was voted on in January, and they said very clearly (multiple times because they had heard over and over that parents don't want bussing) that it was NOT about bussing.  Some of you still haven't gotten that message.

I resent the implication that because there are problems in any of the schools (but my experience and knowledge is MCPS) that the sky is falling.  There ARE problems in MCPS:
High mobility
Overcrowding
No autonomy for teachers
To many standardized/mandatory tests, the result of which have indications for teachers and schools, therefore to much time spent teaching to the test
No consequences - for misbehavior (and the kids know it)
Administration not addressing ED and other mental health issues (because they don't know how? Because they've been told not to by Central Office?  Because parents are in denial and don't want their child "labeled" in any way? The answer is ALL of the above!)
To many new Principals looking out for their career because they have to (we all do), but it is NOT always in the best interest of all the children at the school
And I am certain many other areas that need great improvement....

I do feel I was sold a bill of goods, in that we moved to MC for the excellent schools for our children.  However, I believe the school system was resting on itheir laurels and has been in a downward slide since Jerry Weist (Weast?) left.

Is the sky falling? No.  Do I wish we had the money for private? Yes.  Can I do anything about it now (kids are in 10th and 12th in the fall and one already in college)? No.  Do I wish someone or something (Dr Smith/Board of Education) would do something to turn things back around? Hell Yes!
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