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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I think this debate is pointless.

I am an Asian mom. I will continue to tutor my child and make sure that I am following a textbook and an international curriculum to teach him.

If it aligns with MCPS - great! If not - then I am not going to let my child's schooling interfere with his education.

I think parents who think like me are doing a disservice to our own children when we start touting the benefits of more rigorous education, parental involvement or following an international curriculum.

We do this mainly because we have had first hand experience of being educated in another country where standards were high, and many of us have maintained our ties so we are aware what is being taught in these countries even today. People who were raised and educated here will naturally gravitate towards the type of education they are used to. This is cultural.

On the other hand, it reduced competition for my child if others do not have high standards for their children and rely on MCPS. So, why are we wasting our time trying to convince others? Let's nod our heads and agree that we are doing something utterly wrong by focusing on education and valuing achievement, and get people off our backs. [/quote]

I have heard this exact same perspective from many of my Chinese friends. There is overwhelming disapproval for 2.0 and articulate, knowledge parents who can speak clearly on what is wrong and what can change but they have no interest in raising their voices to MCPS. I know it feels like a waste of time and MCPS certainly doesn't have a good track record ever listening to parents but it is in your interest to come forward and speak out.

The farther MCPS diverges from a quality education, the more difficult it will be for your children to bridge the gap. You have already seen opportunities vanish as math acceleration was removed. What else will go if you don't stand up? No AP math classes because everyone was forced down two years behind the rest of the world? Your children are missing out on feeling pride in achievement from school when everyone gets a P for doing basic work. [/quote]

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