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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]MCPS was on track to really improve the magnet selection a couple of years ago, putting emphasis on selection methods which favored CoGAT and cohort over MAP and grades (ability over privilege) and doing away with inherent bias like teacher recommendations and parent- initiated applications. By bringing MAP and grades back as the prime selection methods, they have had to vastly widen the pool to overcome the strong privilege bias those metrics create. So they are now just scooping tons of kids into the magnet system without making any effort to consider the need.[/quote]

Every single word of this. They were doing the right thing, and it was working. The decision to throw it in the trash before the first cohort even finished the program is inexplicable. [/quote]

Also ditching teacher recs which are notoriously subjective and instituting universal screening were great moves but out of the blue there was this pandemic which was why things changed. [/quote]

This is about being GLOBALLY competitive.  Other countries couldn't care less if the U.S. handicaps the "rich" or "Whites and Asians".  In my opinion, it just makes it all the more sweeter when a Black or Hispanic makes it into the top tiers by hard work and earning the slot.  Also not against reserving a few slots for "equity balance" - but only if they're the top in that group.

Think about it this way - will a "runner up" develop a new Covid vaccine or cure to save the World?  There are times where you should be grateful, and not spiteful.[/quote]

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