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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't understand why montgomery county schools are so anti-academic achievement. It doesn't make sense. Why would an education system not want kids to rise to the level they are capable of achieving?

The teachers and schools will not tell you if your child is in a high, medium, or lower reading group. 
Its not just that they don't want to offer accelerated classes anymore but they don't want anyone to be accelerated at home. 
The grades are all Ps. Show up you get a P, go far beyond you get a P. 
The science fair can't be a competition because someone might feel bad if they didn't win.

The sports culture in this area is completely the opposite. You get trophies for practicing hard and being the best. The coaches tell you what you are doing wrong, how to fix it and expect you to fix it. The coaches encourage you to practice. Everyone knows who the best athletes are and kids work harder not to let the team down.

Why is it OK to encourage sports achievement but you are expected to slow down, stop, or hide any academic achievement?[/quote]

talk about your straw man arguments...[/quote]

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