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Students tell MCPS board they need clearer grading timelines, mental-health supports and clarity on boundary options
Summary
At a Montgomery County Public Schools student leadership forum, students raised concerns about grading turnaround times, boundary-study options that could reassign students, campus vaping-related facilities issues and mental-health supports; staff pledged to relay feedback to schools.
Grace Rivera Oven, the newly elected board president, opened a Montgomery County Public Schools student leadership forum by thanking student leaders and introducing the evening's rotation format for focused conversations on topics including boundary changes, grading and reporting, facilities and educational technology, college and career readiness, and mental health and school safety. "I am Grace Rivera Oven. I'm the new elected president," she said as she welcomed attendees.
Students at eight tables rotated through 25-minute sessions with MCPS staff and shared specific concerns and experiences. A recurring issue was grading and feedback timelines. "Not only do students have a 10 day deadline to turn in work, but also,…
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