Maxwell addresses the Prince George’s County Council (Bethesda, Bowie: 2013, crime)

[UrbanScholar]

Hopefully Maxwell will be able to realize his vision for the school system.

In his first public appearance before the Prince George’s County Council, Schools Chief Executive Officer Kevin Maxwell said Tuesday that he is evaluating the district’s specialty programs, surveying underutilized schools and analyzing how grades are distributed in schools.

Maxwell addresses the Prince George’s County Council - The Washington Post

[icebergfella]

I hope he is able move pg in an upward trend, i don't have kids now but do plan to have 1 within the next couple years and it would be nice if public system could be a viable option

[King_of_DC]

Originally Posted by icebergfella

I hope he is able move pg in an upward trend, i don't have kids now but do plan to have 1 within the next couple years and it would be nice if public system could be a viable option

My young cousin graduated from pg schools with a 4.2 or .3 (someplace in there). Got accepted in every school in MD and VA.... She applied to over 10 schools only in those two states for some reason.

PG is not bad if you take an active roll in your kids education, as my older cousin did with my younger cousin. Actually, both parents did....

[tcave360]

[quote=King_of_DC;32313905]My young cousin graduated from pg schools with a 4.2 or .3 (someplace in there). Got accepted in every school in MD and VA.... She applied to over 10 schools only in those two states for some reason.

PG is not bad if you take an active roll in your kids education, as my older cousin did with my younger cousin. Actually, both parents did....[/quote]

^Definitely this! I can definitely relate because my mother, grandmother, and some of the teachers and advisors I had in my academic life have been very active in helping me overcome some of the obstacles involving both the learning process and the available resources to get me to wear I am now. Currently attending PGCC and have nearly all my credits (Still working on PITA math though) to get my A.A. in order to transfer over to Bowie State to get that B.A. And I'm trying to decide whether or not if I should do grad school afterwards....Maybe either attend grad school here in Maryland or in DC, Virginia, North Carolina, or up in the Philly area. A majority of my friends also turned out really well and most are on the verge of graduation and/or are already establishing a foothold in the career path. I know first-hand that kids can make it through in the PGC public school system with a lot to look forward to, all it takes is teacher/advisor AND parental involvement and positive motivation from the student. I wish Maxwell the very best of luck and hope that he will set the course for this county's public school system towards great new beginnings with positive results that will hopefully make it one of the best county public school systems in Maryland.

[King_of_DC]

Originally Posted by tcave360

^Definitely this! I can definitely relate because my mother, grandmother, and some of the teachers and advisors I had in my academic life have been very active in helping me overcome some of the obstacles involving both the learning process and the available resources to get me to wear I am now. Currently attending PGCC and have nearly all my credits (Still working on PITA math though) to get my A.A. in order to transfer over to Bowie State to get that B.A. And I'm trying to decide whether or not if I should do grad school afterwards....Maybe either attend grad school here in Maryland or in DC, Virginia, North Carolina, or up in the Philly area. A majority of my friends also turned out really well and most are on the verge of graduation and/or are already establishing a foothold in the career path. I know first-hand that kids can make it through in the PGC public school system with a lot to look forward to, all it takes is teacher/advisor AND parental involvement and positive motivation from the student. I wish Maxwell the very best of luck and hope that he will set the course for this county's public school system towards great new beginnings with positive results that will hopefully make it one of the best county public school systems in Maryland.

I went to grad school in ATL... looking back on it, I should have came up here so I could have networked...

NC can be a good move, but if you grew up here, it might drive you crazy... it is slow. I lived in NC for years as well (charlotte).

I think most people on here paint areas with a wide brush... I'm still looking at houses and one area in pg had lower crime than an area in VA... and the area in va had multiple crime stats, it was scary (I'm thinking it had to be by some clubs or something - so many assaults).

Anyway, the school system is not the last say in your kids education... but I will say that the kids I've spoke to in Bethesda go to some great programs (building robots, etc)... not sure if the same programs are available in PG...

[justtitans]

Originally Posted by King_of_DC

My young cousin graduated from pg schools with a 4.2 or .3 (someplace in there). Got accepted in every school in MD and VA.... She applied to over 10 schools only in those two states for some reason.

PG is not bad if you take an active roll in your kids education, as my older cousin did with my younger cousin. Actually, both parents did....

Of course there will always be success stories. PG County Schools aren't awful compared to the rest of the country but they can be much better. Having success stories is nice but the county shouldn't become complacent about making progress based on anecdotal success. The reality is the overall system needs work. While there maybe nice stories like that there aren't enough. There are a lot of apathetic administrators, teachers and parents who need to change their attitude towards education.

[UrbanScholar]

Originally Posted by pgtvatitans

Of course there will always be success stories. PG County Schools aren't awful compared to the rest of the country but they can be much better. Having success stories is nice but the county shouldn't become complacent about making progress based on anecdotal success. The reality is the overall system needs work. While there maybe nice stories like that there aren't enough. There are a lot of apathetic administrators, teachers and parents who need to change their attitude towards education.

Not to take away from your point because I do agree with it but all schools systems could stand improvement since none are perfect. Whether you are in a poor school system or a great one, parents need to be involved and committed in the education of their children.

[justtitans]

Originally Posted by UrbanScholar

Not to take away from your point because I do agree with it but all schools systems could stand improvement since none are perfect. Whether you are in a poor school system or a great one, parents need to be involved and committed in the education of their children.

Agreed. I know some of the leadership in the PG County PTA Council and they have really tried to address the lack of participation with parents in the local PTA organizations. Not only does that help the students, but it helps hold the administration and teachers accountable. If parents don't show up, the perception is they do not care and if they do not care, then who is going to be invested in making sure the kids receive the best education? I definitely agree, the parents involvement is paramount. If you look at the great school system, that is one of the main things that separates them from PG.

[armory]

Originally Posted by UrbanScholar

In his first public appearance before the Prince George’s County Council, Schools Chief Executive Officer Kevin Maxwell said Tuesday that he is evaluating the district’s specialty programs, surveying underutilized schools and analyzing how grades are distributed in schools.

The segue points to analyzing how grades are distributed in schools. I have no want to read the story but that one point is troubling. Grades aren't distributed, they are earned. To think some believe them to be distributed is troubling.

[North Beach Person]

Originally Posted by armory

The segue points to analyzing how grades are distributed in schools. I have no want to read the story but that one point is troubling. Grades aren't distributed, they are earned. To think some believe them to be distributed is troubling.

That is educobabble which translates to "There are too many failing grades". The "analysis" has already hit the schools where some teachers have been "counseled" about their grade distribution.