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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Moco as a county is going the wrong direction, fast. 
MCPS as a school district, is as well, even faster.[/quote]

I disagree. The school system has an obligation to educate its students. Over 40% of students entering K are Hispanic.[b] Test scores make it clear we are failing these students. [/b]This has to be a real priority even if you don't like it.[/quote]
I grew up low income.  If a low income child has low test scores, it's not all because MCPS's isn't doing its job.  They can't be miracle workers.  Are there things they can do to help these kids reach their potential? Absolutely, but for the most part, not so great test scores of this group isn't necessarily because MCPS is failing to do its job.  IMO, MCPS has done a lot for low income kids, more than many other school districts.  At some point, the parents have to take on that ownership to make sure their kids are doing what they need to do.  It's not easy. Not only did I grow up low income, but my parents also didn't speak any English, and back then, we didn't have school newsletters/announcements printed in 10 different languages, which I think is a great idea and wished we had this when I was growing up.

That adage comes to mind.. you can lead the horse to water, but you can't force it to drink it.[/quote]

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