Anonymous wrote:^to the teacher: would you rather have smaller class sizes, or chrome books? Smaller class sizes or Prometheus boards? Chrome books or a behavioral specialist to consult with once a week? Two new equity specialists to teach you about critical race theory or another school psychologist to do an assessment and behavior plan?
We know what MCEA's choices were. We're they the same as yours?

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Parents - a couple of reminders to frequently give your kids:

1) Trust your instincts. If something feels weird and not right, tell your parents.

2) You always have the right to bring someone with you if you are uncomfortable meeting with a teacher.

3) If someone tells you not to tell your parents, TELL YOUR PARENTS.


MCPS - A few policy changes that should be in place to protect kids from predators and would insulate staff from accusations:

1) Have a strict open door policy. Teachers should not be meeting in closed rooms one on one with students. Keep the doors open. Bring in other students or other staff. You can have private meetings in the corner without being alone with students.

2) Hands off. No hugs. No shoulder rubs or knee pats. Predators often use techniques that can be explained away but really they are testing the child to see who will talk.

3) When a child comes forward to report an incident, listen. MCPS's first instinct is the circle the wagons leaving predators in place to harm more children.

Anonymous wrote:^to the teacher: would you rather have smaller class sizes, or chrome books? Smaller class sizes or Prometheus boards? Chrome books or a behavioral specialist to consult with once a week? Two new equity specialists to teach you about critical race theory or another school psychologist to do an assessment and behavior plan?
We know what MCEA's choices were. We're they the same as yours?

What do the parent(s) have to say about their disruptive, poorly behaved child? They must be concerned. What can they do at home to instill better discipline, respect and work habits?

^to the teacher: would you rather have smaller class sizes, or chrome books? Smaller class sizes or Prometheus boards? Chrome books or a behavioral specialist to consult with once a week? Two new equity specialists to teach you about critical race theory or another school psychologist to do an assessment and behavior plan?
We know what MCEA's choices were. We're they the same as yours?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MoCo might be wealthy but the school system is underfunded and failing - particularly with all the newcomers to our great. country who we are obligated to educate.

Obviously more money is needed.

How would more funding help this issue? I don't see this as a funding issue, but rather a PR issue.

I think if teachers weren't so overworked, they'd have more energy to complain - and they'd be more vigilant. In a system where those on the front lines are beaten down, nothing operates very well.

Why did the teacher send the kid back? Was it due to being over-worked? Not caring? Not believing the girl?

We're on autopilot half the time.

I have a class of 29 low-level students -co-taught. Over this semester, four have been in fights and suspended. Three are being evaluated, and while that's fantastic, it's taken MONTHS for anyone to take us seriously.

Yes, we document like mad. But it can make you numb. And observing behaviors that are odd on a daily basis does indeed drain you. Try doing this with multiple classes. I have colleagues who experience this type of abuse (and it is when there's no support) with multiple classes.

How can you focus on an individual child when 5 others are acting up b/c they've gone through the system ignored - and as a result, uncoded.

Make class sizes smaller, give us adequate resources to support our students, and support us!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MoCo might be wealthy but the school system is underfunded and failing - particularly with all the newcomers to our great. country who we are obligated to educate.

Obviously more money is needed.

How would more funding help this issue? I don't see this as a funding issue, but rather a PR issue.

I think if teachers weren't so overworked, they'd have more energy to complain - and they'd be more vigilant. In a system where those on the front lines are beaten down, nothing operates very well.

Why did the teacher send the kid back? Was it due to being over-worked? Not caring? Not believing the girl?