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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]New policy approved: https://bethesdamagazine.com/2025/07/18/mcps-new-grading-policies/

Cna someone replace Jawando with a sound board where every button just yells "That's racist!" It would be cheaper and easier than carting him around everywhere, and nothing would be lost. [/quote]

Um he didn't say racist he said culture competency and reflection of the anti-racist audit and frankly other audits of the system that have shown culture competency and fairness to be a problem.  Also, there is a relevant question of subjectivity.  While I and many other parents agree that the 50%rule should require a good level of effort, there is nothing wrong with provide more detail on what that level of effort actually should look like so both teachers and students are aware.  If anything it protects teachers.

As has been called out in this thread, there are many teachers in MCPS who do a great job when it comes to turning around graded assignments, providing feedback and teaching.  That said, there is a good number who need some serious coaching or to be shown the door. Whether due to incompetence or just being ready to retire/over it, they are doing a disservice.  My DC has had a couple of these teachers in their time.  One in particular it was ridiculous.  I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt, but after a parent teacher conference with myself, husband, and her, even my husband was like, yeah she needs to retire even if it means being allowed to retire early.[/quote]

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