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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]N.B: I’m using magnet very loosely here to mean all the especially programs that admit small groups of students whether by test or by application. That could be CAP at Blair or an ES language immersion. Please don’t derail the discussion over whether X program is really a magnet. For the purpose of this discussion, let’s assume it’s programs with 100 or fewer seats each entry year. For example, Magnet A admitted 100 students out of 900 applications and has a waiting list.

How will this fall impact magnets?

[b]The point of magnets is rigorous learning in a peer cohort.[/b] Take away the cohort with 1/2 the 10th grade in Magnet A electing to learn at home and the experience is not the same.

Magnet classes are usually taught by teachers with experience teaching highly gifted students. If classes are split in two to permit social distancing, what does the teaching look like? Will there be eight rather than four grade 7 magnet sections at Magnet B. Will the school hire twice as many teachers with some sections taught by teachers shifted from non-magnet courses? Or will students do a two days on/three days off schedule so everyone has the same experienced teacher?[/quote]

Not really. The point of magnets is providing students with opportunities to receive specialized instruction in schools outside of their local attendance boundaries.

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/info/choice/ChoiceStudyReport-Version2-20160307.pdf[/quote]

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