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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because the “special programs” are used to pull kids from the rich (W schools) into the less funded schools. They are the last vestiges of integration and busing programs, made attractive.[/quote]

So why can’t the W schools be used to attract kids from the “less funded” schools? Shouldn’t all MCPS students be offered the same opportunities?[/quote]

Most W parents are not interested in having their students attend school with students from "less funded" areas. The W school students already have greater opportunity; why would they want the "same" opportunity. Their parents belong to income brackets that buy them the best.  [/quote]

That's irrelevant because local parents don't choose where the magnet programs are. [/quote]

They sort of do indirectly since the programs are put in areas that are deemed undesirable otherwise in attempt to lure those W families in. Considering the W parents vote with their dollars on which areas are desirable and the programs are tailored towards their competitiveness. While not dictating per-say, the decisions are very much made with them in mind. [/quote]

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