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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If MCPS's goal is to stop fighting for seats for magnet programs, it can just add programs. It does not need to enact a regional model.[/quote]

Or, they can have advanced and equal course offerings at all schools.[/quote]

Equality is not equitable. [/quote]

What is the context for your comment? Maybe it’s not serious. I think having advanced and equal course offerings at all schools would be both equal and equitable. More importantly, we could dispense with either word and call it fair. [/quote]

I am entirely serious. Let's take a look at regional IB programs (NOT Richard Montgomery), beginning on testing results starting at Table D3.

https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/sharedaccountability/reports/2025/240206_2024_APIB_Exam%20Enroll%20Part%20and%20Perf.pdf

Compare BCC results and for example, Springbrook results. Equal IB programs, but not equal results. Now I ask you to reflect on why that occurs.[/quote]

BCC has a foundation that spends close to a quarter of a million dollars a year on academic support for students.

Put that kind of money into Watkins Mill and see what happens. [/quote]

Where does the foundation get the money?  [/quote]

Donations. 
https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/521948149/202500279349300010/full
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That’s crazy.  Their assists and fundraising and they cannot help other schools.  That should not be allowed. [/quote]

B-CC has many lower-income students. Not just the 25% or so on FARMs, but many who don’t qualify but are from lower-income families in subsidized housing on East-West Highway in Silver Spring. Those students greatly benefit from the funds the foundation raises, including from tutoring and college counseling/help with applications. [/quote]

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