Happy Friday! Take a minute to send an email!

We’ve surpassed 1,325 signatures — thank you! But signatures alone won’t change this decision.

This Friday, MCPS leadership and the Board of Education need to hear directly from parents, caregivers, educators, and community members. A short personal email can make a real difference.

MCPS is proposing to eliminate cohorted accelerated math classrooms in 4th and 5th grade as part of a major instructional change, with little meaningful public engagement.  This is NOT being mandated by the Maryland State Department of Education, it is a choice being made by MCPS. 

If you believe families deserve a voice before a change this significant moves forward, please take 5 minutes today to send an email.

Who to email:
MCPS Board of Education — boe@mcpsmd.org
(Emails to this address are automatically shared with all Board members)
MCPS Leadership

• Dr. Thomas Taylor — Thomas_W_Taylor@mcpsmd.org
• Mrs. Niki Porter — Niki_T_Porter@mcpsmd.org
• Mrs. Angela McLane — Angela_M_Stevenson@mcpsmd.org

What to say: Personal stories are what matter most. Why does accelerated math matter to your child, your classroom, or your community?

<<<<<<<< Sample email (please personalize): >>>>>>>>>

 
Dear <insert name>,

I’m writing as a concerned [parent/caregiver/community member/educator] to urge MCPS to pause the proposed elimination of dedicated accelerated/cohorted math classes in 4th and 5th grade and engage families, educators, and students before moving forward.

This is a major instructional change being introduced alongside a brand new math curriculum, without meaningful community input.
For my family, this matters because: [share your story here]

My concerns include:

• Families, educators and students have not been meaningfully engaged before making a districtwide instructional change of this magnitude
• Eliminating dedicated accelerated classrooms removes a proven, successful pathway for students who are ready for faster-paced, deeper math instruction
• Equity should mean expanding access to appropriately challenging instruction for every student who is ready—not eliminating successful options altogether
• Rolling out a brand new curriculum while simultaneously restructuring instructional delivery creates unnecessary implementation risk for students and teachers alike

Please pause implementation and open a meaningful public process before moving forward.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]