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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That's...really really bad.  Yet the most popular thread on this forum is about magnet programs that serve 100 kids/year.[/quote]

One has nothing to do with the other but they need to go back to basics and a more traditional curriculum with a heavier literacy focus, bring back spelling, vocab and grammar.  Bring back real homework.[/quote]

We have had spelling since 1st and vocab in MCPS. Grammar should be for later ES and middle. HW besides reading and basic math review is not appropriate for ES until about 4th.  The curriculum is fine, new math pathways are better than before and finally focus on phonics is the right move and took too long to get there. Many kids using non phonics based reading approaches flounder in later grades with out a solid basis.  I'd like to see the scores differential between traditional and innovative calendar schools as well. We have a huge diverse student body (racial and SES diversity). Phones and screens and games are undermining so much education. Kids don't read, don't have books or magazines at home, want to get information from 2 minute videos and can't focus anymore. Having any school fight against that is a challenge. [/quote]

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