With Woodward High School opening, are they also going to change the MS boundaries?

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Anonymous wrote:The boundary analysis clearly shows that most people in MoCo don't care about diverse schools as much as they care about remaining in schools as close to home as possible. The only people obsessed with diversity are UMC white progressives.

Or at least people who self selected to participate in the survey. Not necessarily a representative sample.

WXY took great pains to seek out the opinions of underrepresented demographics from every part of the county. It's very representative. And if you look at the region by region factors breakdown, it's very clear that almost every region of the county overwhelmingly values stability and proximity above all else.

The people who actually did the work disagree with your assessment.

[Anonymous]

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Not the same things, magnets pull kids from all over. That is markedly different than stacking a school with 3/5 of it UMC kids from a W school and then sprinkling in small segments from separate less affluent schools. If you don’t see that as a disadvantage to those kids I don’t know what to tell you, but I’m guessing your kid falls into the 3/5 from the W.

What a way to describe a potential school boundary.

Lol, but you know its probably a pretty accurate assessment. For these parents that don’t seem to see the issue, let’s flip the script and say they sent either Loiederman or Newport Mill in its entirety to Woodward and then plucked one feeder each from Tilden and North Bethesda to complete the school population. I’m guessing you would have an issue with that with your kid now being one of the groups just sprinkled in.

PPs are scared of people who are different from them and assume that everybody else is too.^^^

It's called survival instinct and it's burned into humans' DNA.

Nah, dude. It's just you.

I'm quoting science. You're virtue signaling.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The boundary analysis clearly shows that most people in MoCo don't care about diverse schools as much as they care about remaining in schools as close to home as possible. The only people obsessed with diversity are UMC white progressives.

Or at least people who self selected to participate in the survey. Not necessarily a representative sample.

Not AT ALL a representative sample. It was a convenience sample, that's all. As statistically valid as a Fox 5 Live InstaPoll.

Of course it is. WXY spent months reaching out to underserved communities because it errantly believed that poor minorities wanted busing. As the analysis clearly shows, they do not. Nor does any other demographic in MoCo.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just wondering about when Woodward HS opens 2026, and MCPS redraws boundaries for Woodward, WJ and I am assuming Einstein, are they also going to redraw the boundaries for North Bethesda MS, Tilden MS and Silver Creek MS?

For example, DS will be in MS in 2026 - what is the likelyhood he will stay with his cohort through 8th grade or will they all be split up?

Will DS be in 6th? Because Unfortunately, the Woodward/Northwood project might be delayed one year by the County Council due to budget shortfalls.

DP.
My child will be in HS in 2026, and a junior at WJ. If they redraw boundaries, will they, at least, grandfather kids who're already there?

Logic would dictate that they would but this is MCPS so who knows. Another factor is the chain of events that has to happen in order for Woodward to actually open in 2026. First they have to build Northwest. And then they have to redo Woodward. Any hiccup could delay opening a year or more.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The boundary analysis clearly shows that most people in MoCo don't care about diverse schools as much as they care about remaining in schools as close to home as possible. The only people obsessed with diversity are UMC white progressives.

Or at least people who self selected to participate in the survey. Not necessarily a representative sample.

Not AT ALL a representative sample. It was a convenience sample, that's all. As statistically valid as a Fox 5 Live InstaPoll.

Of course it is. WXY spent months reaching out to underserved communities because it errantly believed that poor minorities wanted busing. As the analysis clearly shows, they do not. Nor does any other demographic in MoCo.

WXY says no.

"we received over 2,100 survey responses, as of December 1. However, survey data show that tool users were not fully representative of the county’s population."

You seem to think, if you just post often enough on DCUM, that will change reality. Up will be down, green will be red, the sun will rise in the west. But it won't.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:The boundary analysis clearly shows that most people in MoCo don't care about diverse schools as much as they care about remaining in schools as close to home as possible. The only people obsessed with diversity are UMC white progressives.

Or at least people who self selected to participate in the survey. Not necessarily a representative sample.

WXY took great pains to seek out the opinions of underrepresented demographics from every part of the county. It's very representative. And if you look at the region by region factors breakdown, it's very clear that almost every region of the county overwhelmingly values stability and proximity above all else.

The people who actually did the work disagree with your assessment.

Of course they do. They are a diversity consultant hired to sell the idea of busing to the citizens of MoCo. They failed because their survey showed the exact opposite of what they were hired to show. They are simply covering their butts. They are basically saying, "We couldn't find all the people who want busing because you know how hard those people are to reach." Had their results shown that MoCo favored diversity above all else, there wouldn't be any caveats.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The boundary analysis clearly shows that most people in MoCo don't care about diverse schools as much as they care about remaining in schools as close to home as possible. The only people obsessed with diversity are UMC white progressives.

Or at least people who self selected to participate in the survey. Not necessarily a representative sample.

Not AT ALL a representative sample. It was a convenience sample, that's all. As statistically valid as a Fox 5 Live InstaPoll.

Of course it is. WXY spent months reaching out to underserved communities because it errantly believed that poor minorities wanted busing. As the analysis clearly shows, they do not. Nor does any other demographic in MoCo.

WXY says no.

"we received over 2,100 survey responses, as of December 1. However, survey data show that tool users were not fully representative of the county’s population."

You seem to think, if you just post often enough on DCUM, that will change reality. Up will be down, green will be red, the sun will rise in the west. But it won't.

Translation: we were hired to show that MoCo supports busing but we couldn't find anyone who supports busing so we'll say that everyone who supports busing couldn't be found.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The boundary analysis clearly shows that most people in MoCo don't care about diverse schools as much as they care about remaining in schools as close to home as possible. The only people obsessed with diversity are UMC white progressives.

Or at least people who self selected to participate in the survey. Not necessarily a representative sample.

WXY took great pains to seek out the opinions of underrepresented demographics from every part of the county. It's very representative. And if you look at the region by region factors breakdown, it's very clear that almost every region of the county overwhelmingly values stability and proximity above all else.

The people who actually did the work disagree with your assessment.

Of course they do. They are a diversity consultant hired to sell the idea of busing to the citizens of MoCo. They failed because their survey showed the exact opposite of what they were hired to show. They are simply covering their butts. They are basically saying, "We couldn't find all the people who want busing because you know how hard those people are to reach." Had their results shown that MoCo favored diversity above all else, there wouldn't be any caveats.

Make up your mind, eh? Either the report (done by WXY) is trash, OR the report is solid and should be used for decision-making. One OR the other, not both.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The boundary analysis clearly shows that most people in MoCo don't care about diverse schools as much as they care about remaining in schools as close to home as possible. The only people obsessed with diversity are UMC white progressives.

Or at least people who self selected to participate in the survey. Not necessarily a representative sample.

WXY took great pains to seek out the opinions of underrepresented demographics from every part of the county. It's very representative. And if you look at the region by region factors breakdown, it's very clear that almost every region of the county overwhelmingly values stability and proximity above all else.

The people who actually did the work disagree with your assessment.

Of course they do. They are a diversity consultant hired to sell the idea of busing to the citizens of MoCo. They failed because their survey showed the exact opposite of what they were hired to show. They are simply covering their butts. They are basically saying, "We couldn't find all the people who want busing because you know how hard those people are to reach." Had their results shown that MoCo favored diversity above all else, there wouldn't be any caveats.

Make up your mind, eh? Either the report (done by WXY) is trash, OR the report is solid and should be used for decision-making. One OR the other, not both.

What?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So I guess you wouldn't want your kids in any magnet programs. cool.

Missing friends is one of the toughest part of magnet programs, and why my kid ended up turning it down. But it turned out ok - DC is going to a top 10 college next year even without the magnet experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The boundary analysis clearly shows that most people in MoCo don't care about diverse schools as much as they care about remaining in schools as close to home as possible. The only people obsessed with diversity are UMC white progressives.

Or at least people who self selected to participate in the survey. Not necessarily a representative sample.

Not AT ALL a representative sample. It was a convenience sample, that's all. As statistically valid as a Fox 5 Live InstaPoll.

Of course it is. WXY spent months reaching out to underserved communities because it errantly believed that poor minorities wanted busing. As the analysis clearly shows, they do not. Nor does any other demographic in MoCo.

WXY says no.

"we received over 2,100 survey responses, as of December 1. However, survey data show that tool users were not fully representative of the county’s population."

You seem to think, if you just post often enough on DCUM, that will change reality. Up will be down, green will be red, the sun will rise in the west. But it won't.

Y'all got any more of those $475,000 checks?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just wondering about when Woodward HS opens 2026, and MCPS redraws boundaries for Woodward, WJ and I am assuming Einstein, are they also going to redraw the boundaries for North Bethesda MS, Tilden MS and Silver Creek MS?

For example, DS will be in MS in 2026 - what is the likelyhood he will stay with his cohort through 8th grade or will they all be split up?

Will DS be in 6th? Because Unfortunately, the Woodward/Northwood project might be delayed one year by the County Council due to budget shortfalls.

DP.
My child will be in HS in 2026, and a junior at WJ. If they redraw boundaries, will they, at least, grandfather kids who're already there?

Juniors and Seniors stay in their old school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wondering about when Woodward HS opens 2026, and MCPS redraws boundaries for Woodward, WJ and I am assuming Einstein, are they also going to redraw the boundaries for North Bethesda MS, Tilden MS and Silver Creek MS?

For example, DS will be in MS in 2026 - what is the likelyhood he will stay with his cohort through 8th grade or will they all be split up?

Will DS be in 6th? Because Unfortunately, the Woodward/Northwood project might be delayed one year by the County Council due to budget shortfalls.

DP.
My child will be in HS in 2026, and a junior at WJ. If they redraw boundaries, will they, at least, grandfather kids who're already there?

Juniors and Seniors stay in their old school.

Or at least that is what happened with the Seneca Valley rezoning. The grandfathering decision is part of the superintendent's recommendation, and the Woodward recommendation will be written by a yet-to-be-named superintendent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wondering about when Woodward HS opens 2026, and MCPS redraws boundaries for Woodward, WJ and I am assuming Einstein, are they also going to redraw the boundaries for North Bethesda MS, Tilden MS and Silver Creek MS?

For example, DS will be in MS in 2026 - what is the likelyhood he will stay with his cohort through 8th grade or will they all be split up?

Will DS be in 6th? Because Unfortunately, the Woodward/Northwood project might be delayed one year by the County Council due to budget shortfalls.

DP.
My child will be in HS in 2026, and a junior at WJ. If they redraw boundaries, will they, at least, grandfather kids who're already there?

Juniors and Seniors stay in their old school.

Or at least that is what happened with the Seneca Valley rezoning. The grandfathering decision is part of the superintendent's recommendation, and the Woodward recommendation will be written by a yet-to-be-named superintendent.

As far as I know, it's happened in all recent (~20 years or so) boundary studies. If you have evidence to the contrary, please provide it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just wondering about when Woodward HS opens 2026, and MCPS redraws boundaries for Woodward, WJ and I am assuming Einstein, are they also going to redraw the boundaries for North Bethesda MS, Tilden MS and Silver Creek MS?

For example, DS will be in MS in 2026 - what is the likelyhood he will stay with his cohort through 8th grade or will they all be split up?

Will DS be in 6th? Because Unfortunately, the Woodward/Northwood project might be delayed one year by the County Council due to budget shortfalls.

DP.
My child will be in HS in 2026, and a junior at WJ. If they redraw boundaries, will they, at least, grandfather kids who're already there?

Logic would dictate that they would but this is MCPS so who knows. Another factor is the chain of events that has to happen in order for Woodward to actually open in 2026. First they have to build Northwest. And then they have to redo Woodward. Any hiccup could delay opening a year or more.

^^^Northwood, not Northwest