In: MCPS, School, Testing, Uncategorized

Executive Summary The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires standardized tests to measure proficiency in ELA. Data for MCPS Grade 8 ELA scores in 2018, 2019, and 2021 were analyzed to answer 3 questions: 1. What is the percent of proficient students at each school by year? 2. What is the change in the percent of proficient students atContinue Reading

In: 2022 Elections, Elections, Local Government, Maryland, Research, Voting

Overview In the voter data coming out after early voting, the number of votes in Montgomery County compared to Maryland total seemed pretty low. Upon further investigation, Montgomery County’s votes so far are the second worst county in Maryland based on comparing county voting age population. The data is fromContinue Reading

In: MCPS, Multilingual Learners, Research, School, Testing

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

In: 2022 Elections, BOE, Elections

Basic Information Email vote@MarcusAlzona.comWebsite MarcusAlzona.comFacebook facebook.com/MarcusAlzonaTwitter twitter.com/MarcusAlzonaOther linkedin.com/in/MarcusAlzona Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? As a computer scientist with years of networking, videography and livestreaming experience, when the pandemic started I quickly moved to assist multiple organizations during the initial months ofContinue Reading

In: 2022 Elections, BOE, County Council, Elections, Local Government, Maryland, MCPS, Mental health, Practically Mental, School

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

In: 2022 Elections, BOE, Elections

Basic Information Email JG@jayguan4boe.comWebsite jayguan4boe.comFacebook facebook.com/JG4boe Twitter @jayguan4boe Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? The importance of safe, effective, and sustainable MCPS operations, and transparency in decision making. 2 – If you could go back and do one thing differentlyContinue Reading

In: 2022 Elections, BOE, County Council, County Executive, Elections, Local Government, MCPS

After much research and discussion amongst our team, here is our recommended ballot for the 2022 July 19 Primary. Note: Everyone can vote for all of the non-partisan BOE positions but the other positions are partisan and only available to vote for on the Democratic Primary. Independents: change your registrationContinue Reading

In: 2022 Elections, County Council, Elections, Local Government

Basic Information Democratic Party – running for Montgomery County Council District 7 Website https://andreweinsmann.com/ Facebook @AndrewEinsman Twitter @drewster711 1- What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? Not enough ink to answer this one.  First, it showed how we cut back too much on our disasterContinue Reading

In: 2022 Elections, BOE, Elections

Basic Information Email brenda@brendawolff.comWebsite www.brendawolff.comFacebook @brendawolffforboardofeducationTwitter @brendawolff1Other Instagram-blwolff2 Questions & Responses (All Candidates) 1 – What lessons learned do you have since the start of the pandemic? First and foremost, the importance of open and honest communication. As Board members, we had to rely on the guidance of the medical professionals to make educational decisions.Continue Reading