Second round options for Woodward boundary study

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Anonymous wrote:Y'all can compare MCAP math and ELA proficiency rates for White kids between Einstein and Walter Johnson, Churchill etc. on the MD school report card spoiler alert: it's not worth paying a premium for the "good" high schools. You are better off supplementing at home.

Or pay for Russian School of Mathematics on the weekend.

True. Einstein doesn't do awesome in math - 61% of White kids proficient. For comparison at BCC 74% of White kids are proficient in math. But everyone should supplement. 74% isn't exactly amazing either. At Whitman it's 79%.

In ELA, Einstein has 85% of White kids proficient compared with BCC which only has a 78% proficiency rate for White kids.

They all do poorly on math with Black, EML and FARMS kids. There are much larger differences between schools for these groups than the differences between White kids at different schools.

This public school won't exactly produce the next Archimedes. Gotta pay to play

I’d love to see how many adults would be considered proficient in math. Let’s get a cohort of parents taking that test and find out if anyone retained the math skills that schools claim are critical for success in life.

The math obsession is unhinged.

I mean we are told Whitman is producing the next generation of geniuses so if 20% are not even proficient in math I am guessing Whitman kids that are successful, aren't getting there because of the amazing math instruction at Whitman.

You also need to include the fact that many have had enrichment and tutoring.

+1 exactly

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Anonymous wrote:Feel bad for anyone hoping to actually discuss the Woodward boundary as this thread is completely off track.

I don't think it's completely off track. Apparently, families living in expensive neighborhoods are upset about being potentially placed in a boundary for a school with a 30% FARMS rate. For those of us whose kids are zoned for schools with higher FARMS rates it seems a little ridiculous since 30% not very high at all. But they've gotten riled up by bad research that any person with any understanding of social science will recognize this research is not remotely conclusive. I can understand being upset if you made home buying decisions based on GreatSchools scores. It sucks that we have an education system that has failed so horrifically at educating Black, EML and low income kids that basically most schools that serves large percentages of these kids is going to have awful test scores. I would just offer that if you have paid a massive premium for a house zoned school with 74% proficiency rates in math for White students in order to avoid a school with 60% math proficiency rates for White students, maybe it's time you admit you made a mistake instead of fighting to ingrain economic and racial segregation even more for the next few decades.

Seriously. Plus people glossing over the earlier stat that white kids at Einstein were 85% proficient in reading compared with BCC’s 78%. They just have their prejudices and they’re gonna keep them, facts be damned.

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Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

The W schools care more about Farms. My concern is the course offerings with the reduced staffing and regional programs.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

Nothing changes for us so it doesn't really matter which one. The regional approach is what concerns me the most.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

I feel like none of the options make much sense until they address the questions about the Wheaton/Edison numbers and whether they'll continue with the SSIMS reassignments.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

I feel like none of the options make much sense until they address the questions about the Wheaton/Edison numbers and whether they'll continue with the SSIMS reassignments.

They would have to make new options with accurate capacity numbers for Wheaton and that doesn't seem to be planned nor have any BOE or Council members demanded this so I think we are out of luck.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

Agree. That accurately articulates my view and is only option B for my family

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

The W schools care more about Farms. My concern is the course offerings with the reduced staffing and regional programs.

High farms = low property value.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

The W schools care more about Farms. My concern is the course offerings with the reduced staffing and regional programs.

High farms = low property value.

Most properties are $500K+ in the county.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

I'd be ok switching schools as long as the distance was reasonable and accessible.

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

The W schools care more about Farms. My concern is the course offerings with the reduced staffing and regional programs.

High farms = low property value.

High farms $1.6 million https://redf.in/p99FKD
Low farms $1.6 million https://redf.in/W8mKyq

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

The W schools care more about Farms. My concern is the course offerings with the reduced staffing and regional programs.

High farms = low property value.

High farms $1.6 million https://redf.in/p99FKD
Low farms $1.6 million https://redf.in/W8mKyq

$1.5 and $1.7 don't lose credibility on something dumb

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Anonymous wrote:Which option does everyone prefer and why? Let's get back on track.

My guess is everyone wants their kids to stay at the same schools they are assigned to now without split articulation and the lowest possible FARMS rate. None of the options do this for everyone.

I'd be ok switching schools as long as the distance was reasonable and accessible.

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