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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Honestly does anyone's home-buying decision hinges on whether your child can do algebra in 7th grade vs. 8th grade? That's not the most important element of my kid's education, much less my choice of neighborhoods to live in or homes to buy.[/quote]

Yes, many people do prioritize a better school system over other aspects. I know many people who loved living in DC but moved to the burbs for schools. Montgomery County used to have a very strong math program which attracted many families to the area. It also created some great diversity in several suburbs beyond Bethesda as first generation Americans working in STEM were seeking the best education for their kids.

In 2.0 math the kids repeat the same things year after year. I have kids in K, 2nd and 3rd. The problem is not just the older kids being knocked back to repeat something they learned 2 years ago because they got caught in the 2.0 turnover. My 2nd grader has been doing the same type of math work with very little change year after year. They spend a huge amount of time repeating what they did the previous year. This isn't depth its repetition. [/quote]

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