Can we understand & debunk why MCPS thinks the program changes need to happen at the same time boundaries change?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s because of Maryland Blueprint deadlines. MCPS needs to get 45% of kids getting CTE-aligned certifications by 2030-31. Most of the new programs are CTE-aligned.

I don’t know why they don’t just say that instead of pretending this is about equity. They don’t care if all the programs in all the regions are any good, they just need the numbers.

For those of us just getting up to speed, can you explain this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s because of Maryland Blueprint deadlines. MCPS needs to get 45% of kids getting CTE-aligned certifications by 2030-31. Most of the new programs are CTE-aligned.

I don’t know why they don’t just say that instead of pretending this is about equity. They don’t care if all the programs in all the regions are any good, they just need the numbers.

For those of us just getting up to speed, can you explain this?

The state of maryland has come up with new guidelines for schools. MCPS needs to get in compliance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:CTE is part of equity, so I don't understand PP's point.

But putting up 6 programs in 6 regions, without caring if all the programs are good isn’t equity.

Not 6 programs in 6 regions. It's 47 programs in 6 regions, 27 of which are brand new. Among them the new STEM, Humanity and maybe Leadership programs are academic related. The rest are CTE driven. Don't be surprised that visual and performing arts are marked as "criteria-based", and bioscience sounds awesome. The course settings there are for the purpose of giving you a certificate.

The problem is there will only be a few slots in each school for other students so if you aren't zoned for the right school you are out of luck depending on the school you are at.

MCPS will not allow you to pay for private classes except a few AP, nor do an independent study.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s because of Maryland Blueprint deadlines. MCPS needs to get 45% of kids getting CTE-aligned certifications by 2030-31. Most of the new programs are CTE-aligned.

I don’t know why they don’t just say that instead of pretending this is about equity. They don’t care if all the programs in all the regions are any good, they just need the numbers.

For those of us just getting up to speed, can you explain this?

Most colleges won't force you to declare your major when you enter, but Maryland force a high-schooler to do so, and MCPS is using the regional model to comply with it under the disguise of attractive names and a claim for equity and academic rigor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s because of Maryland Blueprint deadlines. MCPS needs to get 45% of kids getting CTE-aligned certifications by 2030-31. Most of the new programs are CTE-aligned.

I don’t know why they don’t just say that instead of pretending this is about equity. They don’t care if all the programs in all the regions are any good, they just need the numbers.

For those of us just getting up to speed, can you explain this?

Most colleges won't force you to declare your major when you enter, but Maryland force a high-schooler to do so, and MCPS is using the regional model to comply with it under the disguise of attractive names and a claim for equity and academic rigor.

You are exaggerating this by a lot. No, Maryland is not forcing high schoolers to declare a major!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s because of Maryland Blueprint deadlines. MCPS needs to get 45% of kids getting CTE-aligned certifications by 2030-31. Most of the new programs are CTE-aligned.

I don’t know why they don’t just say that instead of pretending this is about equity. They don’t care if all the programs in all the regions are any good, they just need the numbers.

For those of us just getting up to speed, can you explain this?

Most colleges won't force you to declare your major when you enter, but Maryland force a high-schooler to do so, and MCPS is using the regional model to comply with it under the disguise of attractive names and a claim for equity and academic rigor.

It’s near impossible to get into UMD in some majors and even their camps so without the courses.