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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was actually just reflecting on this. My last child is also finishing this year, but I truly don't feel this way. Both of my kids have had so many wonderful teachers- way outnumbering the bad ones. They enjoy school, don't see a lot of fights, have nice and driven friends, and overall have had good experiences. My daughter is in her first year of college and feels well prepared and states that her essays are stronger than many friends (out of state flagship public). I also think their principal has been wonderful and so approachable.

Yet, I know that my experience is not the norm in MCPS and that is so sad. I am sorry that your experience has not been as positive and hate the direction the county is going in. Although I hate just about everything Trump, education reform is one thing I would happily jump on board for.[/quote]

But your experience by far is what many and families and students experience.  And when folks call for education reform what exactly is it that you want reformed, what do you think are the root causes of the problems, and reasons why they are not already resolved?[/quote]

Most of what I want to see changed is at the county level. I want enforced discipline. I want grades to match ability. I want final exams. Kids who cannot read/study/keep up should fail. Kids who do the bare minimum can get D’s. I want attendance expectations- 5 unexcused absences is a loss of credit. I want students who are unable to safely be in classrooms to not be in those classrooms. I want students with no English to learn some English before being fully mainstreamed. I want undocumented students to not put a strain on our county budget.

Basically, [b]I want a return to when academics and learning were more important than equity[/b].[/quote]How will this make white progressive women feel good about themselves?[/quote]

-I want grades to match ability. : [i]This is school level[/i]
-I want final exams. : [i]Funny folks was pretty up in arms about the Biology and Government end of course exams. There was also LOTS of complaints about the class test also.[/i]
-Kids who cannot read/study/keep up should fail. : [i]Or be given the support to learn to read and study.[/i]
- Kids who do the bare minimum can get D’s.: [i]Again school level[/i]
- I want attendance expectations- 5 unexcused absences is a loss of credit. :  [i]I guess but frankly I don’t care about the attendance.  You’re not here you will get the understanding and grade you deserve.  If you’re not present in college but still manage to turn in assignments and score well on exams and pass then you pass.  If not then you don’t.[/i]
- I want students who are unable to safely be in classrooms to not be in those classrooms. : [i][b]And go where? They are required by law to be educated and in school until 18.[/b]  And other school placements are both short and costly.  Yes MCPS has to pay for those private placements.[/i]
-  students with no English to learn some English before being fully mainstreamed. : [i/]Bring on the extra funds to out these kids in a separate class.[/i]
- I want undocumented students to not put a strain on our county budget.  : [i]Talk to the county not MCPS.[/i][/quote]

Virtual. Make them their parents’ problem 24/7. Bye.

And yes, before you blather on about the OMG LAWS that you think will prevent this, laws can be changed.[/quote]

No more virtual in mcps.  [/quote]

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