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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm in another large city.  I'm near-ish to retirement.  If my children have children, I'm going to offer to homeschool them if my kids want me to do that.  And I don't believe in homeschooling.  Public education is a train wreck (even though I'd never send my own kids to the private school I teach in for other reasons).  [/quote]

Did this thread get taken over by anti-public education bots?  You don’t believe in homeschooling, but you’d be willing to attempt to “educate” grandchildren?  With what? Your public school education? Do you think your ideas out before your express your thoughts ever?

Public education is what the public makes of it.  You are the public.  It’s a reflection of you. [/quote]

The OP asked teachers if they send their own kids to public. Teachers are answering. You just don’t like that answer.

There are threads all over DCUM about the declining state of MCPS. Teachers are sending out tons of distress signals, so perhaps it’s time to accept there might be a few problems?[/quote]

No one is denying that.  What people are denying is that this is not unique to MCPS.  Districts across the country are struggling.   The schools are affected by the current social climate.  Parents pushing for things and then not realizing the repercussions down the road.  
Many policies also from the state.  Like social promotion.  I am a teacher. MCPS is far from on fire.  I just think your expectations are too high.  Moco has changed - the demographics, the executives, the policies from the state, the increased federal and state requirements without an increase in the budget - all these decisions affect a publicly funded institution.  Each district is going to have its issues.  We weathered a pretty big storm and still graduated hundreds of students who received prestigious awards and scholarships.

There is a lot of good going in with kids in the schools. There are a lot of good programs and opportunities.  There are a lot of great teachers who are still very dedicated.  Many MCPS schools are still nationally recognized.  I don’t know why people always seem to think the grass is greener. Maybe it is- but 99% of the population will still be going to MCPS and will turn out just fine.  It takes the student and the family to help ensure a students’ future success.  Read literature about it, and all will say, students with an involved family have the greater chance of success. It seems many of you responding about the unique needs of your children did what you needed to to help them.  That is called parenting.  The burden cannot all be on a school system.   This is part of the problem.  [/quote]

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