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Education Matters

Hosted by the BOE President, Education Matters is a 30-minute talk show where guests discuss education news, curriculum programs and initiatives, as well as challenges that schools, teachers and students face. The show features school success stories and what MCPS is doing to overcome barriers to student achievement.

BOE President Chris Barclay discusses Alternative Education Programs at MCPS

Guests include Dr. Ira Thomas, the principal of MCPS Alternative Education Programs and Karenina Vanlennep, the lead social worker with MCPS Alternative Education Programs. (→)

 


 

Past Episodes (2012)

ESOL Instruction in MCPS

Board President Christopher Barclay discusses services for MCPS students in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program.

Special Education
BOE President Chris Barclay discusses a variety of issues surrounding special education which include student identification, disproportionality concerns, allowing access to the most rigorous curriculum, early interventions, Autism, partnerships, the importance of training and para-educators, and family involvement.
 Student Voices
BOE President Shirley Brandman candidly speaks with a diverse group of high school students to hear their ideas and concerns about their schools and education. Topics of discussion include student engagement, building positive relationships with staff and preparing for the future.
Educators of Excellence
BOE President Shirley Brandman speaks with some of our school system’s award-winning educators to learn about their approach to teaching, how they engage and relate to students and how they are helping fellow teachers become more effective in the classroom.
Equity and Student Achievement
BOE President Shirley Brandman discusses the importance of equity in the classroom, how teachers are working to create culturally responsive classrooms and schools, and how this will foster higher student achievement, especially among the school system’s minority students.
Social Emotional Learning
BOE President Shirley Brandman discusses the importance of social emotional learning and how MCPS continues to bring this into schools. This 30-minute talk show highlights the benefits of social emotional learning to include stronger life skills, higher academic achievement and an overall positive school environment.
The Power of Student Government
Hosted by BOE President Shirley Brandman, this month’s Education Matters talk show discusses student governance and leadership opportunities. The show also talks about the benefits student government bring to schools, students, and MCPS as a whole.
The Montgomery County Latino Youth Collaborative
This program, hosted by BOE President Shirley Brandman, discusses The Latino Youth Collaborative, issues surrounding Latino youth, and what MCPS and its partners are doing to better serve this growing segment of our school population.
The MCPS Operating Budget
BOE President Shirley Brandman leads a discussion about the fiscal year 2013 operating budget, highlighting how the school system seeks community input during the budget process, the need to prioritize spending, and the importance of advocating.
Career Readiness
BOE Host Shirley Brandman talks with guests about career readiness and what MCPS is doing to give students the skills sets needed for the 21st Century workplace.
2012 Legislative Session
BOE President Shirley Brandman discusses with guests the impact that the current Legislative session in Annapolis will have on education.