What did we think of the testimonies?

I though some were spot on while others...

Sick of MCPS wasting time- people's livelihoods are at stake.

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Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

What information did they ask for?

To me it sounded like (1) the new amplify contract and (2) the current state of compacted math on the ground e.g., where it is not offered, where it is virtual, etc.

I don't know why the BOE doesn't reach out to schools who have moved away from compacted math but still maintained a model that has intentional enrichment and acceleration (with on and off ramps). Yes, it seems like you can do it with something other than a clustered model. Our ES has done it for years with great academic growth and achievement data while closing achievement gaps at high levels. My child is in Algebra this year (Grade7).

Can you share the school?

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Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

What information did they ask for?

To me it sounded like (1) the new amplify contract and (2) the current state of compacted math on the ground e.g., where it is not offered, where it is virtual, etc.

I don't know why the BOE doesn't reach out to schools who have moved away from compacted math but still maintained a model that has intentional enrichment and acceleration (with on and off ramps). Yes, it seems like you can do it with something other than a clustered model. Our ES has done it for years with great academic growth and achievement data while closing achievement gaps at high levels. My child is in Algebra this year (Grade7).

Anonymous wrote:That was uncomfortable to watch.

What was? Not watching.

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Anonymous wrote:R.H. could not have been the best public speaking option for the B&BC.

Really?

What is RH? Why don;t you go do it.

If you don’t know who R.H. is don’t comment on the thread.

Speak on what you know and stay silent on what you don’t.

You don't get to tell people when to be silent. Go create your own site if you want to control others.

Why are you commenting on a thread that you are clueless about? Bizarre.

I’m not thr poster but I have no idea who RH is. I just googled her and apparently she works at St Patrick’s? I’ve been in McPS for 15 years and been following the forum as long as it has existed. I’m pretty interested in the topics being discussed at the board meeting and have written to th board about this. I think RH is a deep cut particularly when you didn’t give her actual name! You might have main character syndrome and think everyone is following the stuff you care about?

That was uncomfortable to watch.

Montoya has her flaws, but I’m super glad she mentioned all the unpopular things MCPS is doing and how it’s affecting enrollment.

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Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

So theyre not going to discuss compacted math today?

The board has nothing to approve. Last week's presentation was the FYI - this is what we're doing presentation.

They could proactively pass a resolution to make McPS slow down, but they won’t do that.

Not a chance.

Nothing but a rubber stamp. As bad as Susan Collins and her “concerns”

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

So theyre not going to discuss compacted math today?

The board has nothing to approve. Last week's presentation was the FYI - this is what we're doing presentation.

They could proactively pass a resolution to make McPS slow down, but they won’t do that.

Not a chance.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

So theyre not going to discuss compacted math today?

The board has nothing to approve. Last week's presentation was the FYI - this is what we're doing presentation.

They could proactively pass a resolution to make McPS slow down, but they won’t do that.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

So theyre not going to discuss compacted math today?

The board has nothing to approve. Last week's presentation was the FYI - this is what we're doing presentation.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

What information did they ask for?

To me it sounded like (1) the new amplify contract and (2) the current state of compacted math on the ground e.g., where it is not offered, where it is virtual, etc.

Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

So theyre not going to discuss compacted math today?

Anonymous wrote:The Board asking for “information” on compacted math is on one hand good that they’re not letting it drop but on the other they could actually do so much more. So frustrating

What information did they ask for?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:R.H. could not have been the best public speaking option for the B&BC.

Really?

What is RH? Why don;t you go do it.

If you don’t know who R.H. is don’t comment on the thread.

Speak on what you know and stay silent on what you don’t.

Who made you queen of DCUM?
-DP