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Anonymous wrote:Ignoring all the "my taxes" wackos who don't understand the point of public education, trolls and racists chiming in here, the real problem is that MCPS has not asked anyone what they actually want. Whitman wants a high SES, super white school? Great. Let them have it. I am happy to have a racially and ethnically diverse (formerly DCC) school, with undocumented (tax-paying) immigrants and super cool, interesting special programs. Stop trying to distribute the special programs equally - give the poor schools the more interesting programs and let Whitman fund its own private theater programs and soccer teams with PTSA/Booster funds.

Agree. And don’t bother doing a region with DCC schools and Whitman. It’s silly and tone death. Some of us could live and go to Whitman and choose other areas to avoid that kind of school.

+1 Ithe people clamoring to go to Whitman do not live in the DCC

Sometimes I think the lady doth protests too much. You could’ve just left it with the fact that people generally self-segregate into similar socioeconomic groups instead of trying to take a swipe at Whitman with your weird virtue signaling. Fun fact. It’s not some badge of honor to live in a poor or lower class area and your kind of attitude usually gets met with an eye roll.

Wait, in order to not "virtue signal" I have to be striving to live somewhere other than where I currently live? I can't just be happy where I am?

It’s clear you’re not happy or satisfied when you need to try to make downward comparisons to wealthier area.

GMAFB, everyone who paid a premium to get their kids into a W school was making a downward comparison to other schools.

I attended Whitman and wanted a different environment for my child. We all make choices based on what we think is best for our kids. Sorry my choice makes you feel insecure about your choice.

DP from who you are responding to. The issue is wanting higher-FARMS schools to cater to minority (your) needs while saying you can afford a place that would provide you with what you want. I get that there are different aspects that go into choosing where you live, and vibe is one. You chose the vibe of where you live over the (easier) access to the things you want in schools.

The story is different for people who do not have the financial resources to access the schools with what they want.

I happen to be perfectly fine with all schools offering up to Calculus BC, which is the current situation at Einstein. That being said, I find it hilarious you want to bash all Einstein parents because of one parent who is advocating for her child. Gmafb. Being whiny and demanding is the MO of wealthy Bethesda parents. Everyone knows this and you can call me mean because I said it out loud, but trust me I am not remotely the only one who thinks this.

In most schools the kids that do Calculus BC are the minority. Like I said I attended Whitman and guess what, most of the kids were not advanced in math.

Just like kids from high income families, kids from low income families can be academically behind, on grade level or advanced. Geography should not determine opportunity.

Geography may not but supply and demand absolutely should determine what resources are available. And yes, that may mean there is a critical mass of demand to offer certain higher level resources at Whitman rather than certain other schools. To make sure every school offers exactly the same course offering as every other is the height of stupidity. It’s actually financially irresponsible.

Oh the dumb consultant has arrived. You're falling into the short term thinking trap.

Inequities in opportunity hurt the economy. The most valuable resource we have is human capital. We are investing over a decade in educating each child enrolled in MCPS. While we can't provide bespoke classes for every single child, ensuring that all children can access advanced coursework to a certain level is really important. You want kids to grow up and make money and bring in tax dollars.

Having access to it may mean applying to a different school or a magnet program in which a few might be mildly inconvenienced. I think we simply disagree regarding what is an acceptable baseline of resources that equates to opportunity.

But how about hearing my complaint? Instead of assuming that every child is going to succeed if we just have the will or money, we acknowledge the fact that children have natural talents beyond which no amount of additional resources will benefit. And we start identifying and focusing on maximizing those and track everyone accordingly. Is this elitist? Absolutely. Is it utilitarian? Yes. It would likely do the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people rather than pretending that we’re all equal and teaching to the lowest common denominator.

The disconnect is that you believe current and historical processes lead to identifying "natural talent" in kids regardless of race, which ignores mountains of research showing this does not happen for a variety of reasons. And I think you know this quite well.

I'm not happy with MCPS's existing efforts to achieve equity (e.g. grade inflation) but I do believe racial inequities are real (racial inequities are not the same as socioeconomic inequities, obviously) and need to be thought through and addressed. However, I do not see any indication that Taylor or his staff believe this, which is why I am pretty frustrated with his comment that the MCPS community is "aligned on equity" - that is clearly false, and he must know that.

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Anonymous wrote:Also some of you seem to believe that because you have money, your kids deserve unearned advantages in their public education. Do you not think your parenting is good enough to get them ahead without hoarding extra space and programs and keeping them away from Black and Latino kids?

This is aimed at DCC parents who say they can move but choose not to bc they like the area better, right?

No, our kids attend programs with Black and Latino kids. You seem to think that they are in segregated programs in the same school? They aren't.

This is logically inconsistent, then. Your school is not segregated within the school and therefore your demand for specific classes is not taking resources from Black and Brown kids, but if it happens at the level of the school then that IS taking resources?

I mean I can't help you understand if you think only White kids in DCC schools can be academically advanced, or that wealthy schools should be given more resources than they currently have.

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Anonymous wrote:Also some of you seem to believe that because you have money, your kids deserve unearned advantages in their public education. Do you not think your parenting is good enough to get them ahead without hoarding extra space and programs and keeping them away from Black and Latino kids?

This is aimed at DCC parents who say they can move but choose not to bc they like the area better, right?

No, our kids attend programs with Black and Latino kids. You seem to think that they are in segregated programs in the same school? They aren't.

This is logically inconsistent, then. Your school is not segregated within the school and therefore your demand for specific classes is not taking resources from Black and Brown kids, but if it happens at the level of the school then that IS taking resources?

I mean I can't help you understand if you think only White kids in DCC schools can be academically advanced, or that wealthy schools should be given more resources than they currently have.

I can’t help it if you think there are only white kids outside of the DCC, or that specialized classes within the DCC favored by white kids should be given resources that could be used to help other kids get on grade level.

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Anonymous wrote:Also some of you seem to believe that because you have money, your kids deserve unearned advantages in their public education. Do you not think your parenting is good enough to get them ahead without hoarding extra space and programs and keeping them away from Black and Latino kids?

This is aimed at DCC parents who say they can move but choose not to bc they like the area better, right?

No, our kids attend programs with Black and Latino kids. You seem to think that they are in segregated programs in the same school? They aren't.

This is logically inconsistent, then. Your school is not segregated within the school and therefore your demand for specific classes is not taking resources from Black and Brown kids, but if it happens at the level of the school then that IS taking resources?

I mean I can't help you understand if you think only White kids in DCC schools can be academically advanced, or that wealthy schools should be given more resources than they currently have.

So a W school should allocate the same resources to emerging English learners as a school with a much higher level of demand for such a program in the name of fairness? If, instead, they decide to allocate that to some advanced program, that’s unfair? Is that what you’re suggesting just so I’m clear?

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Anonymous wrote:Ignoring all the "my taxes" wackos who don't understand the point of public education, trolls and racists chiming in here, the real problem is that MCPS has not asked anyone what they actually want. Whitman wants a high SES, super white school? Great. Let them have it. I am happy to have a racially and ethnically diverse (formerly DCC) school, with undocumented (tax-paying) immigrants and super cool, interesting special programs. Stop trying to distribute the special programs equally - give the poor schools the more interesting programs and let Whitman fund its own private theater programs and soccer teams with PTSA/Booster funds.

Agree. And don’t bother doing a region with DCC schools and Whitman. It’s silly and tone death. Some of us could live and go to Whitman and choose other areas to avoid that kind of school.

+1 Ithe people clamoring to go to Whitman do not live in the DCC

Sometimes I think the lady doth protests too much. You could’ve just left it with the fact that people generally self-segregate into similar socioeconomic groups instead of trying to take a swipe at Whitman with your weird virtue signaling. Fun fact. It’s not some badge of honor to live in a poor or lower class area and your kind of attitude usually gets met with an eye roll.

Wait, in order to not "virtue signal" I have to be striving to live somewhere other than where I currently live? I can't just be happy where I am?

It’s clear you’re not happy or satisfied when you need to try to make downward comparisons to wealthier area.

GMAFB, everyone who paid a premium to get their kids into a W school was making a downward comparison to other schools.

I attended Whitman and wanted a different environment for my child. We all make choices based on what we think is best for our kids. Sorry my choice makes you feel insecure about your choice.

DP from who you are responding to. The issue is wanting higher-FARMS schools to cater to minority (your) needs while saying you can afford a place that would provide you with what you want. I get that there are different aspects that go into choosing where you live, and vibe is one. You chose the vibe of where you live over the (easier) access to the things you want in schools.

The story is different for people who do not have the financial resources to access the schools with what they want.

I happen to be perfectly fine with all schools offering up to Calculus BC, which is the current situation at Einstein. That being said, I find it hilarious you want to bash all Einstein parents because of one parent who is advocating for her child. Gmafb. Being whiny and demanding is the MO of wealthy Bethesda parents. Everyone knows this and you can call me mean because I said it out loud, but trust me I am not remotely the only one who thinks this.

In most schools the kids that do Calculus BC are the minority. Like I said I attended Whitman and guess what, most of the kids were not advanced in math.

Just like kids from high income families, kids from low income families can be academically behind, on grade level or advanced. Geography should not determine opportunity.

I did not bash all Einstein or even all DCC posters, just the ones who profess to being able to afford something better but not paying it bc they want the poorer schools to cater to them. If you do not fall in this category it wasn’t about you.

DP - you’re projecting. Very few, if any, DCC parents want to be catered do. That’s a you problem.

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Anonymous wrote:Ignoring all the "my taxes" wackos who don't understand the point of public education, trolls and racists chiming in here, the real problem is that MCPS has not asked anyone what they actually want. Whitman wants a high SES, super white school? Great. Let them have it. I am happy to have a racially and ethnically diverse (formerly DCC) school, with undocumented (tax-paying) immigrants and super cool, interesting special programs. Stop trying to distribute the special programs equally - give the poor schools the more interesting programs and let Whitman fund its own private theater programs and soccer teams with PTSA/Booster funds.

Agree. And don’t bother doing a region with DCC schools and Whitman. It’s silly and tone death. Some of us could live and go to Whitman and choose other areas to avoid that kind of school.

+1 Ithe people clamoring to go to Whitman do not live in the DCC

Sometimes I think the lady doth protests too much. You could’ve just left it with the fact that people generally self-segregate into similar socioeconomic groups instead of trying to take a swipe at Whitman with your weird virtue signaling. Fun fact. It’s not some badge of honor to live in a poor or lower class area and your kind of attitude usually gets met with an eye roll.

Wait, in order to not "virtue signal" I have to be striving to live somewhere other than where I currently live? I can't just be happy where I am?

It’s clear you’re not happy or satisfied when you need to try to make downward comparisons to wealthier area.

GMAFB, everyone who paid a premium to get their kids into a W school was making a downward comparison to other schools.

I attended Whitman and wanted a different environment for my child. We all make choices based on what we think is best for our kids. Sorry my choice makes you feel insecure about your choice.

DP from who you are responding to. The issue is wanting higher-FARMS schools to cater to minority (your) needs while saying you can afford a place that would provide you with what you want. I get that there are different aspects that go into choosing where you live, and vibe is one. You chose the vibe of where you live over the (easier) access to the things you want in schools.

The story is different for people who do not have the financial resources to access the schools with what they want.

I happen to be perfectly fine with all schools offering up to Calculus BC, which is the current situation at Einstein. That being said, I find it hilarious you want to bash all Einstein parents because of one parent who is advocating for her child. Gmafb. Being whiny and demanding is the MO of wealthy Bethesda parents. Everyone knows this and you can call me mean because I said it out loud, but trust me I am not remotely the only one who thinks this.

In most schools the kids that do Calculus BC are the minority. Like I said I attended Whitman and guess what, most of the kids were not advanced in math.

Just like kids from high income families, kids from low income families can be academically behind, on grade level or advanced. Geography should not determine opportunity.

I did not bash all Einstein or even all DCC posters, just the ones who profess to being able to afford something better but not paying it bc they want the poorer schools to cater to them. If you do not fall in this category it wasn’t about you.

DP - you’re projecting. Very few, if any, DCC parents want to be catered do. That’s a you problem.

The 16 threads freaking out about the regional programming and the end of the DCC suggest otherwise.

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Anonymous wrote:Also some of you seem to believe that because you have money, your kids deserve unearned advantages in their public education. Do you not think your parenting is good enough to get them ahead without hoarding extra space and programs and keeping them away from Black and Latino kids?

This is aimed at DCC parents who say they can move but choose not to bc they like the area better, right?

No, our kids attend programs with Black and Latino kids. You seem to think that they are in segregated programs in the same school? They aren't.

This is logically inconsistent, then. Your school is not segregated within the school and therefore your demand for specific classes is not taking resources from Black and Brown kids, but if it happens at the level of the school then that IS taking resources?

I mean I can't help you understand if you think only White kids in DCC schools can be academically advanced, or that wealthy schools should be given more resources than they currently have.

I can’t help it if you think there are only white kids outside of the DCC, or that specialized classes within the DCC favored by white kids should be given resources that could be used to help other kids get on grade level.

I mean there should absolutely be more resources to help kids get on grade level. If only MCPS provided effective incentives for experienced teachers to support those students. Instead they have the highest paid teachers at the wealthiest schools.

On top of that MCPS gets extra funding from the state for kids that receive FARMS and ESOL. They don't actually spend that funding on services for these students, they just add it to the general budget. In other words wealthy schools use funding allocated to MCPS based on the number of low income students.

I get it, it is contrary to your interests for parents in other schools to advocate for our children. You're using our schools' diversity to try to divide us, based on your own stereotypes and internal narratives about our schools and the kids that attend them. I see what you are doing and why. It's pretty gross though.

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Anonymous wrote:Also some of you seem to believe that because you have money, your kids deserve unearned advantages in their public education. Do you not think your parenting is good enough to get them ahead without hoarding extra space and programs and keeping them away from Black and Latino kids?

This is aimed at DCC parents who say they can move but choose not to bc they like the area better, right?

No, our kids attend programs with Black and Latino kids. You seem to think that they are in segregated programs in the same school? They aren't.

This is logically inconsistent, then. Your school is not segregated within the school and therefore your demand for specific classes is not taking resources from Black and Brown kids, but if it happens at the level of the school then that IS taking resources?

I mean I can't help you understand if you think only White kids in DCC schools can be academically advanced, or that wealthy schools should be given more resources than they currently have.

So a W school should allocate the same resources to emerging English learners as a school with a much higher level of demand for such a program in the name of fairness? If, instead, they decide to allocate that to some advanced program, that’s unfair? Is that what you’re suggesting just so I’m clear?

No it isn't. Obviously, offering the same courses doesn't mean offering the same number of sections of each course. Are there EML students at W schools that don't have appropriate EML courses to enroll in? Do they have to provide their own transportation in the middle of the school day to enroll in appropriate courses?

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Anonymous wrote:Ignoring all the "my taxes" wackos who don't understand the point of public education, trolls and racists chiming in here, the real problem is that MCPS has not asked anyone what they actually want. Whitman wants a high SES, super white school? Great. Let them have it. I am happy to have a racially and ethnically diverse (formerly DCC) school, with undocumented (tax-paying) immigrants and super cool, interesting special programs. Stop trying to distribute the special programs equally - give the poor schools the more interesting programs and let Whitman fund its own private theater programs and soccer teams with PTSA/Booster funds.

Agree. And don’t bother doing a region with DCC schools and Whitman. It’s silly and tone death. Some of us could live and go to Whitman and choose other areas to avoid that kind of school.

+1 Ithe people clamoring to go to Whitman do not live in the DCC

Sometimes I think the lady doth protests too much. You could’ve just left it with the fact that people generally self-segregate into similar socioeconomic groups instead of trying to take a swipe at Whitman with your weird virtue signaling. Fun fact. It’s not some badge of honor to live in a poor or lower class area and your kind of attitude usually gets met with an eye roll.

Wait, in order to not "virtue signal" I have to be striving to live somewhere other than where I currently live? I can't just be happy where I am?

It’s clear you’re not happy or satisfied when you need to try to make downward comparisons to wealthier area.

GMAFB, everyone who paid a premium to get their kids into a W school was making a downward comparison to other schools.

I attended Whitman and wanted a different environment for my child. We all make choices based on what we think is best for our kids. Sorry my choice makes you feel insecure about your choice.

DP from who you are responding to. The issue is wanting higher-FARMS schools to cater to minority (your) needs while saying you can afford a place that would provide you with what you want. I get that there are different aspects that go into choosing where you live, and vibe is one. You chose the vibe of where you live over the (easier) access to the things you want in schools.

The story is different for people who do not have the financial resources to access the schools with what they want.

I happen to be perfectly fine with all schools offering up to Calculus BC, which is the current situation at Einstein. That being said, I find it hilarious you want to bash all Einstein parents because of one parent who is advocating for her child. Gmafb. Being whiny and demanding is the MO of wealthy Bethesda parents. Everyone knows this and you can call me mean because I said it out loud, but trust me I am not remotely the only one who thinks this.

In most schools the kids that do Calculus BC are the minority. Like I said I attended Whitman and guess what, most of the kids were not advanced in math.

Just like kids from high income families, kids from low income families can be academically behind, on grade level or advanced. Geography should not determine opportunity.

I did not bash all Einstein or even all DCC posters, just the ones who profess to being able to afford something better but not paying it bc they want the poorer schools to cater to them. If you do not fall in this category it wasn’t about you.

DP - you’re projecting. Very few, if any, DCC parents want to be catered do. That’s a you problem.

The 16 threads freaking out about the regional programming and the end of the DCC suggest otherwise.

Only to you because you have never been in a DCC school or seen who the programs serve.

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Anonymous wrote:Ignoring all the "my taxes" wackos who don't understand the point of public education, trolls and racists chiming in here, the real problem is that MCPS has not asked anyone what they actually want. Whitman wants a high SES, super white school? Great. Let them have it. I am happy to have a racially and ethnically diverse (formerly DCC) school, with undocumented (tax-paying) immigrants and super cool, interesting special programs. Stop trying to distribute the special programs equally - give the poor schools the more interesting programs and let Whitman fund its own private theater programs and soccer teams with PTSA/Booster funds.

Agree. And don’t bother doing a region with DCC schools and Whitman. It’s silly and tone death. Some of us could live and go to Whitman and choose other areas to avoid that kind of school.

+1 Ithe people clamoring to go to Whitman do not live in the DCC

Sometimes I think the lady doth protests too much. You could’ve just left it with the fact that people generally self-segregate into similar socioeconomic groups instead of trying to take a swipe at Whitman with your weird virtue signaling. Fun fact. It’s not some badge of honor to live in a poor or lower class area and your kind of attitude usually gets met with an eye roll.

Wait, in order to not "virtue signal" I have to be striving to live somewhere other than where I currently live? I can't just be happy where I am?

It’s clear you’re not happy or satisfied when you need to try to make downward comparisons to wealthier area.

GMAFB, everyone who paid a premium to get their kids into a W school was making a downward comparison to other schools.

I attended Whitman and wanted a different environment for my child. We all make choices based on what we think is best for our kids. Sorry my choice makes you feel insecure about your choice.

DP from who you are responding to. The issue is wanting higher-FARMS schools to cater to minority (your) needs while saying you can afford a place that would provide you with what you want. I get that there are different aspects that go into choosing where you live, and vibe is one. You chose the vibe of where you live over the (easier) access to the things you want in schools.

The story is different for people who do not have the financial resources to access the schools with what they want.

I happen to be perfectly fine with all schools offering up to Calculus BC, which is the current situation at Einstein. That being said, I find it hilarious you want to bash all Einstein parents because of one parent who is advocating for her child. Gmafb. Being whiny and demanding is the MO of wealthy Bethesda parents. Everyone knows this and you can call me mean because I said it out loud, but trust me I am not remotely the only one who thinks this.

In most schools the kids that do Calculus BC are the minority. Like I said I attended Whitman and guess what, most of the kids were not advanced in math.

Just like kids from high income families, kids from low income families can be academically behind, on grade level or advanced. Geography should not determine opportunity.

I did not bash all Einstein or even all DCC posters, just the ones who profess to being able to afford something better but not paying it bc they want the poorer schools to cater to them. If you do not fall in this category it wasn’t about you.

DP - you’re projecting. Very few, if any, DCC parents want to be catered do. That’s a you problem.

Oh sweetie, they’re all on these threads screaming about the injustice of potentially losing out on academic offerings that affect a very privileged few while speaking as if this is a widespread issue for most of the families in the DCC.

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Anonymous wrote:Ignoring all the "my taxes" wackos who don't understand the point of public education, trolls and racists chiming in here, the real problem is that MCPS has not asked anyone what they actually want. Whitman wants a high SES, super white school? Great. Let them have it. I am happy to have a racially and ethnically diverse (formerly DCC) school, with undocumented (tax-paying) immigrants and super cool, interesting special programs. Stop trying to distribute the special programs equally - give the poor schools the more interesting programs and let Whitman fund its own private theater programs and soccer teams with PTSA/Booster funds.

Agree. And don’t bother doing a region with DCC schools and Whitman. It’s silly and tone death. Some of us could live and go to Whitman and choose other areas to avoid that kind of school.

+1 Ithe people clamoring to go to Whitman do not live in the DCC

Sometimes I think the lady doth protests too much. You could’ve just left it with the fact that people generally self-segregate into similar socioeconomic groups instead of trying to take a swipe at Whitman with your weird virtue signaling. Fun fact. It’s not some badge of honor to live in a poor or lower class area and your kind of attitude usually gets met with an eye roll.

Wait, in order to not "virtue signal" I have to be striving to live somewhere other than where I currently live? I can't just be happy where I am?

It’s clear you’re not happy or satisfied when you need to try to make downward comparisons to wealthier area.

GMAFB, everyone who paid a premium to get their kids into a W school was making a downward comparison to other schools.

I attended Whitman and wanted a different environment for my child. We all make choices based on what we think is best for our kids. Sorry my choice makes you feel insecure about your choice.

DP from who you are responding to. The issue is wanting higher-FARMS schools to cater to minority (your) needs while saying you can afford a place that would provide you with what you want. I get that there are different aspects that go into choosing where you live, and vibe is one. You chose the vibe of where you live over the (easier) access to the things you want in schools.

The story is different for people who do not have the financial resources to access the schools with what they want.

I happen to be perfectly fine with all schools offering up to Calculus BC, which is the current situation at Einstein. That being said, I find it hilarious you want to bash all Einstein parents because of one parent who is advocating for her child. Gmafb. Being whiny and demanding is the MO of wealthy Bethesda parents. Everyone knows this and you can call me mean because I said it out loud, but trust me I am not remotely the only one who thinks this.

In most schools the kids that do Calculus BC are the minority. Like I said I attended Whitman and guess what, most of the kids were not advanced in math.

Just like kids from high income families, kids from low income families can be academically behind, on grade level or advanced. Geography should not determine opportunity.

I did not bash all Einstein or even all DCC posters, just the ones who profess to being able to afford something better but not paying it bc they want the poorer schools to cater to them. If you do not fall in this category it wasn’t about you.

DP - you’re projecting. Very few, if any, DCC parents want to be catered do. That’s a you problem.

Oh sweetie, they’re all on these threads screaming about the injustice of potentially losing out on academic offerings that affect a very privileged few while speaking as if this is a widespread issue for most of the families in the DCC.

It's been explained to you approximately 20 times that the DCC programs people are concerned about losing are open to all enrolled students and are not for "the privileged few". Why do you keep pushing a patently false narrative?

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Anonymous wrote:Ignoring all the "my taxes" wackos who don't understand the point of public education, trolls and racists chiming in here, the real problem is that MCPS has not asked anyone what they actually want. Whitman wants a high SES, super white school? Great. Let them have it. I am happy to have a racially and ethnically diverse (formerly DCC) school, with undocumented (tax-paying) immigrants and super cool, interesting special programs. Stop trying to distribute the special programs equally - give the poor schools the more interesting programs and let Whitman fund its own private theater programs and soccer teams with PTSA/Booster funds.

Agree. And don’t bother doing a region with DCC schools and Whitman. It’s silly and tone death. Some of us could live and go to Whitman and choose other areas to avoid that kind of school.

+1 Ithe people clamoring to go to Whitman do not live in the DCC

Sometimes I think the lady doth protests too much. You could’ve just left it with the fact that people generally self-segregate into similar socioeconomic groups instead of trying to take a swipe at Whitman with your weird virtue signaling. Fun fact. It’s not some badge of honor to live in a poor or lower class area and your kind of attitude usually gets met with an eye roll.

Wait, in order to not "virtue signal" I have to be striving to live somewhere other than where I currently live? I can't just be happy where I am?

It’s clear you’re not happy or satisfied when you need to try to make downward comparisons to wealthier area.

GMAFB, everyone who paid a premium to get their kids into a W school was making a downward comparison to other schools.

I attended Whitman and wanted a different environment for my child. We all make choices based on what we think is best for our kids. Sorry my choice makes you feel insecure about your choice.

DP from who you are responding to. The issue is wanting higher-FARMS schools to cater to minority (your) needs while saying you can afford a place that would provide you with what you want. I get that there are different aspects that go into choosing where you live, and vibe is one. You chose the vibe of where you live over the (easier) access to the things you want in schools.

The story is different for people who do not have the financial resources to access the schools with what they want.

I happen to be perfectly fine with all schools offering up to Calculus BC, which is the current situation at Einstein. That being said, I find it hilarious you want to bash all Einstein parents because of one parent who is advocating for her child. Gmafb. Being whiny and demanding is the MO of wealthy Bethesda parents. Everyone knows this and you can call me mean because I said it out loud, but trust me I am not remotely the only one who thinks this.

In most schools the kids that do Calculus BC are the minority. Like I said I attended Whitman and guess what, most of the kids were not advanced in math.

Just like kids from high income families, kids from low income families can be academically behind, on grade level or advanced. Geography should not determine opportunity.

I did not bash all Einstein or even all DCC posters, just the ones who profess to being able to afford something better but not paying it bc they want the poorer schools to cater to them. If you do not fall in this category it wasn’t about you.

DP - you’re projecting. Very few, if any, DCC parents want to be catered do. That’s a you problem.

Oh sweetie, they’re all on these threads screaming about the injustice of potentially losing out on academic offerings that affect a very privileged few while speaking as if this is a widespread issue for most of the families in the DCC.

It's been explained to you approximately 20 times that the DCC programs people are concerned about losing are open to all enrolled students and are not for "the privileged few". Why do you keep pushing a patently false narrative?

Of course they’re “open” to all students in the same way “anyone” can apply to Harvard. Just because it’s open doesn’t mean it’s serving the needs of most of the students in the area.

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And yet we hear all of the time about how having to go to a different school for a program is inequitable due to transportation/time.

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Anonymous wrote:And yet we hear all of the time about how having to go to a different school for a program is inequitable due to transportation/time.

You’re dodging the question. Answer the PP. You just don’t like the fact that a program you were benefitting from wasn’t serving the needs or demand of most students in your region and MCPS decided to reallocate its resources accordingly. That’s a you problem, not an equity problem.