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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]been there. lots of Whites and Blacks, some Asians. Almost none Hispanic. The speakers and table coordinators are mostly AA. After a brief introduction, each table was supposed to discuss 3 questions for 15 minutes each. Don't remember the exact questions. They are something like

1) MCPS values equity, and what do you think an equitable school system should look like?

2) For what reason should a student be able to choose a school other than home school?

3) Additional comments and concerns about the study findings.

Several parents expresses opposition on removing sibling links of immersion program. Several Asian parents expressed their concerns on recommendation 3a and feel equal standards should be held for all applicants to the magnet programs. Several African American parents voiced their concerns about the fact that the current choice programs (mostly magnet programs) don't reflect the county demographics and advocated for [b]change the admission criteria by considering different types of talents (such as artistic talent?) [/b]

It's just my personal impression. May not be accurate.

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If the magnet program focuses on the arts, sure, that makes sense.  But, not it was focused on, say, science.  It's like saying my geeky kid should be allowed to play on the school basket team because he is good at computers.  [/quote]

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