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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The programs used to look for kids who were true outliers.  Now we seem to think that the top 25% are outliers and need special programs.  If we want to have a program for the top 25% in can be in every school.  No need for any lottery based magnet.  It is compact math + a high reading group + enrichment.[/quote]

Yep, these programs as we knew them are no more...

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I know right? We cannot game the system anymore.
Oh well, time to move to VA[/quote]

May be the games just started at MCPS lowering the standards for all[/quote]

Or maybe the county is tired of the enormous investment of time, money, and resources dedicated to programs that are demanded by and largely for wealthy whites people. Maybe they are interested in simplifying the process to A) root out bias in selection for these programs and B) expand by a tiny bit the group from which students are pulled into the magnet.

You want your kid to be in an “elite” environment where only the top 1% get in - apply to Sidwell or Maret. Stop using the public schools as a means to suck resources out for a tiny percentage of the population who already tend to be privileged children.  As a tax payer I’m happy to see the magnet lottery and glad to see some equity brought to the equation of these programs.  [/quote]

The cost is the same aside from busing so one solution would be to restrict admission to those willing to provide their own transportation. In the case of those already attending these schools that wouldn't even be necessary. This would be a huge cost savings.[/quote]

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