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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've always been glass half empty, as as the years have passed, I've continued to note a downward spiral in expectations/rigor and discipline, which go hand-in-hand.

My husband, however, is not an alarmist. So he caught my attention when he said that MCPS would soon implode.

In a system this large, autonomy doesn't exist, as autonomous decisions are no longer valued.  Therefore, it's forced to conform to a "one size fits all" structure, where no student's needs are fully met unless a parent becomes an integral component in his/her kid's learning.

Those who can will pay for enrichment and will stay on top of their kids.  Teachers can only do so much, and once the system adopts online curriculum K-12 (it's coming), there's really no need for teachers. The APEX program is proof of that b/c kids can click through a series of lessons with little interaction with a teacher.

It's not about learning; it's about getting through the material. That's the case now.  Teachers have such large classes that feedback is a now a thing of the past.

And if a student is disruptive, it's the teacher's fault. suspensions?  expulsions? lol what??

It's sad that so few parents see this.  But if education isn't your thing, you wouldn't know. I'd encourage all of you to spend a day at your kids' schools.  It's eye-opening.[/quote]

I agree with this assessment completely.

I have 3 kids and have volunteered at the school and in the PTA for years now.  Your post is spot on and so discouraging.

MCPS is a hot mess.[/quote]

+100

Next job search my wife or I do will be national, not local.[/quote]

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