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[quote=Anonymous]Interesting reaction to some facts...

I assure you I was not disingenuous.  I made no statement that IB is 'better' than AP.  I pointedly made a comment that 'it is not for everyone'.  I tried to inform people about the difference between the idea of AP and IB classes and the IB Diploma Program.  It is a statement of fact that AP doesn't structure a curriculum towards achieving a particular AP diploma - no judgement here.   I like the idea that FCPS offers both - so students and parents can decide which of the programs is appropriate for them.  I did not disparage Madison or any other school.  I don't defend the long windedness of an IB Coordinator at a graduation ceremony.  Marshall has an IB program and a very successful Academy program as well as a strong sense of pride that extends to all students.

I'm fascinated by the lack of intellectual rigor in assessing schools and the emotional reactions that are elicited by references to particular schools or even to simple data.  But I'm just a simple dad who thought he could share some insight and inform a conversation that wasn't helping anyone for lack of factual information.  Guess that didn't work out so well....[/quote]

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