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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I truly wish the center went back to its roots and became much smaller.  Then it would serve the truly gifted (it's not great at that now with the wide range of abilities in it) and it wouldn't be so divisive.  Unfortunately, FCPS seems to be unwilling to make the requirements more stringent and instead seems to want to give up the program by phasing out centers and only offering LLIV.  LLIV is not the same as the center and will do even worse than the current centers at meeting the needs of the truly gifted.  It will also cause politics in each school that wouldn't be there with a central screening process.  It is a huge mistake and will lead to the a much diminished reputation for Fairfax schools and all the economic consequences that result from that.  [b]I think Dr. garza is all about the achievement gap [/b]and not about meeting the needs of each student, whatever they may be.  That's what we get for hiring someone from Texas.[/quote]

I think the School Board is all about this too, so you can't blame that on her.  If you go to or watch a Board meeting you'll see that. [/quote]

I don't think either of you comes across as qualified to address what will enhance or detract from the reputation of FCPS or have larger, adverse economic consequences.   So often, it just comes across as if people are arguing that the sky will fall unless they get exactly what they want for their own kids.

At the end of the day, schools are just one factor in the mix where Fairfax is concerned, along with other factors that include location (very good), job base (very good), housing mix (mixed), and local enforcement of occupancy/zoning requirements (poor). [/quote]

I completely agree.  The parents arguing that "the sky will fall" (as you so aptly put it) are those who are happy with the status quo because it benefits [b]their child[/b].  Fairfax County will always attract families for its job opportunities, location, and schools - even if centers no longer exist and AAP is vastly downsized.  Perhaps then more resources will be available for the general education students.[/quote]

So well said and there are so many parents who agree completely. [/quote]

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