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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kids both changed schools for the CES and I’m all for the magnet programs changing. They were accepted to a magnet middle school and turned it down do the extreme time it would take to get to and from school. My DS was very interested in the Poolesville program but didn’t even apply because of the distance—they get up early enough.

There are very bright, motivated kids all over the county. Just because some are willing and able to do a ridiculous commute doesn’t make them any smarter and it doesn’t mean that the 6 programs will be “diluted”
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Not choosing a magnet program because of the commute is a completely valid choice. Of course it doesn’t mean your kids aren’t as smart as the magnet students. However, it does indicate that a more rigorous program was not their top priority. They may be motivated, but less so than other students.

Trying to replicate these stem magnets in 6 locations instead of 2, needing many more teachers who are ready to serve this population, having much smaller catchment areas feeding into the programs, and accepting kids who aren’t motivated enough to even consider these programs if a longer commute is involved will absolutely dilute them. Stop kidding yourself.[/quote]

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