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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The [b]demographics in the county have completely changed[/b] and MCPS has had to adapt. This has been a challenge in most areas of the country, so definitely not just here. MCPS has made questionable decisions to try to even the playing field including lowering a lot of standards, taking away most homework, and not expecting as much effort from the students. A child with a strong home life can continue to flourish, but the lowered standards can be a tough pill to swallow.

However, for me, this is not the biggest problem in MCPS-the lack of discipline is. Kids being allowed to skip class, talk back, be disrespectful, start fights, talk in class, etc… Even students who are highly motivated and want to learn are getting distracted and unable to have great school experiences.

All kids should have access to rigorous classes with students who are not ruining the class. This starts in elementary where they are allowing horrible behaviors to just stay in class.

So, yes, MCPS has fallen so far.[/quote]

It looks like favorite president is trying to help if that is what people are concerned  :roll: [/quote]

Do you not think that the changing demographics are a problem? If not, you’re very ignorant to the county. We are a sanctuary county and provide for everyone who lands here. This is a fantastic thing and should be celebrated. The problem is trying to even the playing field for everyone who lands in MCPS as a student, even those with significant trauma, little to no schooling, illiterate parents, etc…

I think that all parents would be happy if we had leveled instruction in literacy and math starting in kindergarten and working its way up. This would include actual entry standards for honors level classes. Give kids what they need and most will be happy. We also need more discipline standards from kindergarten up. Regardless of what level classes they are in, they need to show they are ready to learn. If they are not, they need to be with the counselor until they are. Stop hurting the students who are on grade level to bring up the bottom.

The current system isn’t working- a change needs to happen.

When I was in MCPS growing up, we had to have our current teachers approve us if we were interested in honors the next year. LC was given if you missed too many classes. Bring these back.[/quote]

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