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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Btw the notion that MCPS shouldn't invest in advanced courses in majority Black and Brown schools is racist. Their take is Black and Brown students are dumb based on their race and don't need these courses. The reality is Black and Brown students are underrepresented in these courses for a variety of reasons, some of which are MCPS's own fault. One of those reasons is simply not offering these courses in majority Black and Brown schools.[/quote]

Nobody has said that. What has been repeated is that if there are only 5-10 kids in one school who qualify for a class, then the county does not have the resources to offer it in house- though those kids can access it through MC. Color of the skin is not a barrier for anyone in MCPS.[/quote]

It does have the resources. It just doesn't want to allocate them in that way.[/quote]

Exactly! If there only a few kids with interest or who qualify for a class, MCPS should NOT allocate funds in that way. Funds should be allocated for the biggest bang for the buck. And each school SHOULD determine what that is for their school population.[/quote]

Educating smart kids has a massive "bang for the buck", especially those from low income communities whose parents can't afford or swing enrichment outside of school.

Transporting half the academically advanced cohort from a low income school to a high income school has a negative bang for the buck because it makes it harder to offer appropriate courses for the kids who are left behind. Their education suffers.[/quote]

Any research supporting this hypothesis?  Whose buck is it?[/quote]

Any research supporting paying to teach MVC to Whitman students? Why are MY tax dollars paying for this? Humph.[/quote]

If there is a full class of kids at any school, it makes sense for a math teacher to teach it. If there is not a full class of kids, it does not make sense. So, why don’t you ask the county for how many kids are requesting it at each school and go from there?

If there are not enough kids at Whitman, then absolutely it should be dropped. It doesn’t matter which school it is. It doesn’t matter the color of kid’s skin. All that matters is that it is for a full class of students who need that level of class.[/quote]

But they don't need it. We know they don't need it because most qualified students in MCPS don't have access to it. Surely there is a better use of resources.[/quote]

You’re right that they don’t NEED it, but if there’s enough interest, a school holds the class. Classes with low enrollment get canceled- it doesn’t matter if they are an art, a math, theater, whatever. Classes with high enrollment stay on the schedule. It doesn’t matter which MCPS school it is, they all follow that policy. This shouldn’t be so hard for you to understand. [/quote]

The issue isn't low enrollment, its staffing allocations and what classes principals choose to offer.

If they don't need it, then cut it out from all schools.  Why should kids from Whitman get it, but not at Kennedy?[/quote]

You do realize it’s not just classes, right? Some schools have a marching band, others don’t. Some have a crew team, others don’t. Some have brand new buildings, others have crumbling walls. Some have ample student parking, others don’t. Some have open lunch, some have block scheduling, and so on and so forth. There are a million different aspects to these schools that make them different.

So should we cut all of that? Do you want to harm more kids so all’s fair?[/quote]

Yes, let's cut it all and make things equal.  You clearly don't have a good understanding of what goes on.  Crew is run privately by non-profits, and anyone from any school can join the teams. I don't know about Whitman but Blair welcomes everyone.

You think it's ok that some kids go to schools with mold and falling ceilings, while your kids are in schools newly rebuilt or remodeled?  You think it's healthy for kids with asthma and other breathing/health issues to be in these schools falling apart?

You think it's fair that your school has a strong music program when others don't have the basics, including marching band?  MCPS could have every school have a marching band.  They fund some schools, including instruments, uniforms and instructors, so why not do it for all?

You think it is fair to tell kids to get advanced classes, they have to drive or be driven to other schools, and not provide parking?

You think it's fair that some schools have open lunch and others don't?

These are all things MCPS should equalize down to class schedules.[/quote]

Come on. I’d go as far as saying MCPS should prioritize putting classes like MVC and Physics C at every high school. Even if only 15 students can take it. Even if it necessitates another school not getting Linear Algebra or Quantum Mechanics anymore. I think that would be fairer and more equitable than what we have now.

But there are going to be differences between the 25-26 MCPS high schools. It’s unreasonable to demand there won’t be.[/quote]

They aren’t going to do that.  They’ve been clear that what the minimum will be and it’s Calc bc.  They can bus kids to another school or offer it virtually or have a teacher teach at two nearby schools and pay them mileage and give them a reduced schedule to allow for commute time.  Lots of options.

And, this is a separate issue than the regional or boundary issue but with the consortium model kids have a chance to go to a nearby school and now they will not. [/quote]

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