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[quote=Anonymous]The community is not upset because “change can feel uncertain,” as MCPS keeps trying to message. We are upset because there has been no outreach to those who would be most impacted (students in grades 4–7 and their parents) by this proposed plan, and consequently few are even aware of the massive changes that would affect them.

The plan makes inequity worse. Few high FARMS URMs would travel to the HSs where most criteria-based programs would be housed. This will lessen diversity in those schools.

Additionally the plan would take away access to renowned, established programs, and sequester many to attend inferior substitutes, thereby increasing inequity,

The sample model budget is just a sliver of the enormous amount of taxpayer money this proposed plan will cost.

Many communities would be disrupted and placed into regions without being given opportunities to have a meaningful voice and influence. Just like that BOE member would not want an involuntary transfer to teach ELD just because she is certified in it, many communities do not want to be involuntarily transferred into a region they did not consent to.

It makes much more sense to build more programs in areas that demonstrate want or need, and put the money towards fixing the inequity: strengthen K–8 core subjects in all schools.[/quote]

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