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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]themocoshow: Montgomery County Public Schools has clarified why it is not shifting to virtual learning during weather related school closures, despite ongoing questions from families
According to MCPS, virtual instruction is not an option durina these closures for several kev reasons tied to access, timina, and state requirements. First, the school system does not currently have one to one remote devices available for every student. Without universal access to devices, MCPS says moving to virtual learning would create inequities and prevent manv students from participating fullv in instruction.
Second, the current closures coincide with the start of a new semester. Many high school students are beginning new courses with new teachers, and MCPS says attempting a short term pivot to virtua learning during this transition would be disruptive and impractical. Administrators note that starting new classes online for only a few days, then switching back to in person learning, would create confusion rather than continuity
Finally, MCPS does not have a state approved virtual learning plan in place. Without that approval the district is not permitted to move instruction online during weather closures, regardless of logistical considerations.
The clarification echoes information previously shared by Moderately MoCo, which confirmec directly with MCPS superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor that snow related closures remain traditionak snow days, not virtual learning days. MCPS has emphasized that if its ability or authorization to offer virtual learning ever changes, the district wil make a clear and official announcement
For now, MCPS says closures due to weather will continue to function as traditional school closures with no remote instruction taking place. [/quote]

Sometimes teachers change but it’s the same courses and it’s rare to start new courses mid year.  Hs students have their chromebooks or phones.  [/quote]

So do MS kids.  Heck, if the central office had some foresight, they could have sent the 4th and 5th graders home with their Chromebooks.

It’s not like this was a freak winter storm that no one predicted.  We knew it was coming a week in advance.  Whoever does MCPs operational planning should be replaced [/quote]

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