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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.
March 2012
Education Matters: FY2012–2013 Operating Budget
BOE President Shirley Brandman discusses with guests issues and priorities surrounding the 2012-2013 operating budget. Guests are Christopher Barclay, Vice President of the BOE and Kristin Trible, President of MCCPTA.
Past Episodes
How the Budget Works 
(Flash)
The 2012 MCPS Operating Budget, how it gets developed, the process it goes through, as well as the impact that potential cuts will mean for students, teachers and academic outcomes.
All Things Counseling (Flash)
How key legislative issues that impact our schools and how the Board of Education communicates its interests to our leaders in Annapolis.
Legislative issues (Flash)
How key legislative issues that impact our schools and how the Board of Education communicates its interests to our leaders in Annapolis.
Parental involvement (Flash)
Pat O’Neill discusses with guests how and why parents should be more involved with their children’s schools, as well as how PBIS programs are helping improve student behavior and a school’s overall climate. Guests include Eric Davis, Kris Trible, Kris Leary and Michael Bayewitz
Roles and responsibilities (Flash)
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Education.
Hear from the Student Members of the Board (Flash)
BOE President Pat O’Neill talks with both the current and the newly elected Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB) about issues and policies that impact MCPS students.
Roles and responsibilities (Flash)
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Education.
How parents can enhance their children"s math and reading skills at home (Flash)
Explore how parents can enhance their children"s math and reading skills at home.
Discussion about college access (Flash)
BOE President Shirley Brandman talks with leaders from local agencies and non-profits about the many ways they partner with MCPS to foster student success.
Partnering to foster student success (Flash)
BOE President Shirley Brandman talks with leaders from local agencies and non-profits about the many ways they partner with MCPS to foster student success.
Summer
opportunities for students (00:29:25,
Real)
BOE President Shirley Brandman and guests talk about summer opportunities for students, from
enrichment classes to internships and more.
July 2009
Student leadership and advocacy (00:29:40,
Real)
BOE President Shirley Brandman speaks with guests about student leadership and advocacy opportunities. Guests include Judy Docca and the following students: Timothy Hwang, Quratul-Ann Malik, Marcy Nadel and Sophia Wasserman.
May 2009
Language
and culture (00:30:56,
Real)
Board president Shirley Brandman and guests discuss how MCPS overcomes language and cultural barriers in our schools and talks with staff at Highland Elementary School about their turn-around success story. April 2009
School
and student success (00:30:01,
Real)
Board president
Shirley Brandman leads discussion about ensuring school
and student success. March 2009
Student Voices (01:00:05, Real)
This special 1-hour edition features a diverse
group of students discussing issues such
as college, diversity, the internet, technology
and student achievement. December 2008
Kennedy
Cluster Project (00:29:48,
Real)
What is the Kennedy Cluster Project? And why is it so important? Watch Ed Matters with BOE President Nancy Navarro as she discusses the needs and details of this country-wide initiative. November 08
Strengthening
family-school relationships (00:30:35,
Real)
Join BOE President Nancy Navarro as she discusses
how MCPS communicates and collaborates with parents
and community organizations to strengthen family-school
relationships, involve parents in the educational
process and develop business and community partnerships
that support student achievement. September 2008
Extracurricular
activities (00:30:56,
Real)
BOE President Nancy Navarro discusses with guests the value and importance of extracurricular activities, such as clubs, drama and sports, as well as outside the classroom programs, such as internships. August 2008