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Executive Summary The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires standardized tests to measure proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. MCPS has a diverse community of students; there are over 120 languages spoken by the more than 26,000 students enrolled in the ESOL program. The top 5 languagesContinue Reading

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Introduction A local podcast by Dr. Jessica Hasson – about differences in experiences (and thus coping methods) and practical and realistic ways to address our mental health needs on this podcast. Expect some snark, a lot of sarcasm, and real talk about life. Here are the podcast interviews with MontgomeryContinue Reading

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Basic Information Email scott@fourpointeducation.comFacebook Scott JoftusTwitter ScottJoftus Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? In-person schooling is critical for the academic and social and emotional wellness of our students. Virtual learning taught us a number of innovative and successful approaches toContinue Reading

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Executive Summary The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires standardized tests to measure proficiency in math. Data for MCPS Middle School Algebra 1 scores in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 were analyzed to answer 3 questions: An average of 54.5% MCPS middle school students demonstrated proficiency betweenContinue Reading

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Executive Summary The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires standardized tests to measure proficiency in math. Data for MCPS Middle School Geometry scores in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 were analyzed to answer 3 questions: What is the percent of proficient students at each middle school by year? WhatContinue Reading

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These notes only go through the first part of the meeting about return to school Full MCPS Reopening Slides https://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Board.nsf/files/BZ2TUG790EDC/$file/Opening%20Schls%20Recovery%20Ed%20210311%20PPT.pdf Advertisement – By Authority of Friends of Andrew Friedson Rose Hacking, Treasurer Advertisement Download / View Notes Full Meeting Agenda including testimony https://www.boarddocs.com/mabe/mcpsmd/Board.nsf/PRINT-AgendaDetailed?open&id=BUBKJP51F6DDContinue Reading