Comments on: Contact

By: MM's Momma

MM's Momma — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 03:49:29 +0000

I am so happy & relieved to have found you. I somehow stumbled upon your blog tonight after yet another frustrating conversation with my husband about what to do for our daughter for Kindergarten. We’re so worried she’ll lose her love of learning and be a behavioral problem based on the descriptions we can find of the K curriculum in MCPS. So much of what you say and how you describe your daughters resonates. I will be back tomorrow and so will he. Thank you.

By: SwitchedOnMom

SwitchedOnMom — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:32:12 +0000

Hi Chris,

Thanks for writing and suggesting I take a look at this. I’ll try to get to it in the next couple of days.

By: Chris Moore

Chris Moore — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:35:16 +0000

Hi SwitchedOnMom,

I was wondering what you thought about the LA Times now publishing data on teacher performance:

http://www.marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2010/08/la-times-ranks-teachers.html

…it seems to me to be potentially a massive game-changer: if teachers are held accountable, the better ones will be in more demand and districts will compete for them by raising salaries and the caliber of teacher training (which has been pretty mickey-mousey since Dewey).

Would be interested in your take. Thanks

-Chris

By: J.

J. — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:30:34 +0000

SOM writes: “As I now have older kids, readers can help *me* by sharing what’s happening in the younger grades.”

Would love to hear how your kids are doing. You’ve shared here that one is on her way to boarding school, the younger currerntly homeschooled. Would love some updates.

Saying goodbye hurts. I’m about to do the same with my one and only, putting her on a plane. She’ll be out of the country for nine months.

By: stacia garland

stacia garland — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:40:01 +0000

Hi, no problem on the photo, I completely understand. When my site is complete I will send you a link, thank you for all you do, I love your blog. Best, Stacia

By: SwitchedOnMom

SwitchedOnMom — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:11:20 +0000

Thanks for the kind words, Jennifer. As I now have older kids, readers can help *me* by sharing what’s happening in the younger grades.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:27:31 +0000

Thank you for your blog, I have been navigating MCPS and the convoluted system for three years now and am amazed at what I as a parent don’t know!

Everything from grading to classes to GT. I have only navigated elementary grades so far and know from your experiences I am in for a treat in the upper grades.

Keep it up, I will be needing you in the near future!

By: LouAnn

LouAnn — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:48:03 +0000

Wonderful commentary! “Arrogance” sums up perfectly the attitude that Jerry Weast exhibited at the BoE meeting where GGPCS was given their 3 minutes to make their case!

By: SwitchedOnMom

SwitchedOnMom — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:58:46 +0000

Hi Stacia, Thank you and thanks for asking. Because my banner photo has really become part of my “brand” I don’t feel that I can authorize use of it by others. Sorry! But do let me know more about your coming website.

By: stacia garland

stacia garland — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:22:56 +0000

Hi, I’ve enjoyed your blog/website for about a year now. I worked in gifted education for 16 years and now write on educational issues, I’m currently building a web page, non-profit, to help parents and educators of gifted children. I have always loved the photo on your page of the girl looking through the glass. Is that photo available for purchase or use? It’s beautiful.

Thank you,

Stacia Garland