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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is someone losing out on AP because of IB? FCPS has decided to do two things: offer a rigorous alternative to AP as well as encourage greater diversification of SES, race and ethinicity at its schools. God knows that students at Langley, McKean and Nadisin could benefit from a bit more diversity. They are entering a working world that is decidedly less white in the near future.

And despite Trump, globalization ain't going anywhere and students equipped with the skills to think and act in a global context will be in high demand. I already know this from my own personal experience as a multi-lingual professional with significant international and multi-cultural management experience. The head hunters keep knocking,[/quote]

Actually people are missing out on AP because of IB.  I'm in the Stuart pyramid and the participation in the IB diploma program is very low.  I know numerous families who would prefer AP but can't allow their kids to do AP because their jobs don't allow them the flexibility to drop off and pick their kids up at school on a daily basis.  Yes, they can move, but considering the low participation in the program, I'm not sure why the program is still at the school.  IB is not cost neutral.  I also doubt the kids taking AP languages are at a disadvantage to those taking an IB language.  The AP kids aren't lacking the opportunity to be multilingual.  [/quote]

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