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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]And isn’t MCPS already cash strapped and crying about the budget? I hope they don’t put more funds at risk.[/quote]
+1 just call programs something income based. Get rid of the DEI label which has negative connotations now.[/quote]

Income based is better. The idea is to help people based on their objective economic needs not just race. [/quote]

Isn't income based still being "equitable". This is why DEI is being attacked because people don't understand equity helps all, not just specific races. Equity also means hearing aids, text to speech, accommodations, FARMS, interpreters etc...[/quote]
Yes, but let's be honest, DEI in MCPS mostly focuses on URM.  [/quote]

...been attending trainings for years now on MCPS' identified 5 focus groups: 
Non-FARMS Black or African American	Non-FARMS Hispanic/Latino	
FARMS White/Asian/All Other Student Groups	
FARMS Black or African American	
FARMS Hispanic/Latino

Why? Because the data shows these groups have the largest achievement gaps.[/quote]

That's correct. Those groups have demonstrated the most need for years. And MCPS, supposedly, has directed more resources and supports to these focus groups.

And yet, we have not seen substantial gains or improvements for these focus groups.

So while I fully support DEI in the abstract and theoretical, it's very fair to ask: Is it working? Because I think the data also shows that DEI programs to date have not accomplished their stated goals for the groups they purport to uphold and support. [/quote]
+1  I was glad to hear Taylor will be changing the grading policy, and addressing grade inflation, which wasn't helping the students in the long term.
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