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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is this a surprise?  Taylor didn't start off strong and now another leader failing our kids.   Instead, they should be expanding it.  No one wants their kids bussed.  Better to offer the classes as the home schools to allow all kids the same opportunities.    He hasn't completed any of his early promises, including transparency. [/quote]

I think that Taylor is claiming the regional programs across the county will duplicate the competitive magnet programs. I think he may underestimate what it takes to successfully undertake these programs. [/quote]

I don't give 2 sh*** about Taylor, but I do think he is quite aware that programs will not be duplicated exactly. Watered down magnets for more kids will keep the middle to upper class masses happier than a couple of signature programs that not as many kids can access. The magnets were a tool to diversify schools back in the day. They did their job. It is time for change.

BTW, all the things that people talk about with the magnets (regeneron winners, etc.) are really things that parents are facilitating. Those families will still be able to provide those opportunities to their children.[/quote]

+1 I think it's fine, and in fact a social good, to provide more access to more kids. Yes, even if that means a slightly less rigorous experience for the 10 kids per year who sign up for the most rigorous classes at SMCS. [/quote]

I agree with this, but I'm also worried about the feasibility of standing up, what - 30? new magnet programs in 2 years and having even decent quality for all of them.[/quote]

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