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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Rather than re-creating "magnet" programs in middle schools, why not offer true honors classes for the MS core courses (Social Studies, English, Math, Science). Most advanced children would be served by these, and they can stay in neighborhood schools. MCPS can keep the regional magnets open for the kids who are true outliers.[/quote]

This seems like a no-brainer. As much as magnet programs that focus on STEM or humanities appeal to some kids, keeping it more general ala carte as it were is probably a good idea too.

I also think communities impacted by this should advocate for these changes strongly.[/quote]
This will not achieve the school boards #1 goal which is reducing the achievement gap.  The achievement gap must be closed in both directions.[/quote]

Oh, there's the "MCPS is deliberately trying to make my smart kid dumb!" theme again.[/quote]

I also don't understand how this works.  The smart/high-achieving kids will still do well on MAP and PARCC tests, magnet or no magnet, which is how the achievement gap is measured.  How will this move by MCPS close the achievement gap from both directions? Are their significant numbers of high-achieving kids going from 90+ to 80 or lower because they don't have access to the magnet? Someone, please explain! [/quote]

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