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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've had kids in both the STEM and Humanities magnets, and the Humanities program was much better preparation for HS in terms of critical thinking, writing, and organizational skills.

Dismantling this program to provide "grade level" content, which was all know from experience is actually below grade level, makes zero sense. [/quote]

CKLA is at grade level (not below) but is just that - at grade level. Local schools shoudl provide above grade level enrichment & acceleration, and magnets should be well beyond that. [/quote]

Are you sure? I've seen parents go through the list of assigned readings in "Advanced" English for grades 6-8 and each of them was below grade level. Are you saying that CKLA is a departure from that trend? [/quote]

Yes I am sure. You are thinking of Study Sync and the novel studies that went along with it, which MCPS created to go with it. CKLA has kids starting Shakespeare in 5th grade. My 8th grader is about to start “Narrativr of the Life of Frederick Douglas.”[/quote]

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