Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 18:27     Subject: Re:I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Anonymous wrote:Why doesn’t MCPS teach phonics in early elementary? Is benchmark as bad as it seems to parents?


Having a one size fits all curriculum doesn’t work when the country is as diverse as our county is.
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 18:27     Subject: I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
How long ago was this?
Should I send my Rising K kid to private?
Westbrook/Westland/BCC
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 18:26     Subject: Re:I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Anonymous wrote:How should parents evaluate whether a school is "a good school"?


What do you mean by “good?” Test scores, teacher quality, turnover, prioritizes mental health, etc.
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 18:25     Subject: Re:I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Anonymous wrote:Thoughts on Weast vs. Starr vs. Smith vs. McKnight?


The county has changed drastically over the four Superintendents’ tenures. The county’s wealth and demographics looo very different from when Weast was at the helm. Starr wanted to privatize mental health before it became commonplace. Always responded to emails. Solid guy. .
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 18:18     Subject: Re:I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Why doesn’t MCPS teach phonics in early elementary? Is benchmark as bad as it seems to parents?
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 18:16     Subject: Re:I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
How should parents evaluate whether a school is "a good school"?
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 18:10     Subject: Re:I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Thoughts on Weast vs. Starr vs. Smith vs. McKnight?
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 18:04     Subject: I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Which has the easiest workload?


All have pros and cons. I think generally upper elementary is the easiest. Students are independent but grades still really don’t matter so there is more flexibility.


At which schools have you taught and at which to you currently teach?
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 17:52     Subject: I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Anonymous wrote:Which has the easiest workload?


All have pros and cons. I think generally upper elementary is the easiest. Students are independent but grades still really don’t matter so there is more flexibility.
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 17:44     Subject: I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Which has the easiest workload?
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 17:43     Subject: I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Anonymous wrote:Is everyone getting straight As in HS now? Or is it just the bubble we live in?


Bubble. I work privately with several students at various schools. MCPS has made it easier for students to earn straight As. However, the vast majority of MCPS high schoolers do not earn straight As.
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 17:38     Subject: I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Is everyone getting straight As in HS now? Or is it just the bubble we live in?
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 17:30     Subject: Re:I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Anonymous wrote:Is it true that the staff acts the age of the kids? For example, middle school teachers are cliquey and not as nice?


In my experience I haven’t found that to be the case.
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 17:28     Subject: Re:I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Is it true that the staff acts the age of the kids? For example, middle school teachers are cliquey and not as nice?
Anonymous
Post 06/23/2022 17:21     Subject: I’m an MCPS Teacher Who Has Taught at All Three Levels AMA!!
Send your questions in and I’ll do my best to respond.