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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why not push for a better magnet? There is your win-win for the entire region. [/quote]

This is the real elephant in the room. It’s the magnets at Woodward. Not the bean counting over FARMS.[/quote]

I agree. And this is not the first time that point has been brought up on this forum. It is a high FARMS and a meaningless magnet combo that will give Woodward a horrible starting point. Having an important magnet (STEM, IB or humanities) will significantly improve school's chances to succeed. [/quote]

If they really invest in it, the performing arts program could be an important magnet - like LaGuardia in NYC or Duke Ellington in DC. But they need a better balance between WJ and Woodward. Not that hard.[/quote]

Taylor has already shown he is only willing to support programs in name only. Have you looked at the “criteria” for these music programs? Just need a C or better. No audition required. No private lessons as part of the program, just dumb musicianship class. Taylor is purposely NOT following the successful model of Duke Ellington. He doesn’t want a full on art school. He wants a regular school with a handful of music kids so can dent allocations for music teachers at the other 5 schools ij the region.

These programs are a smokescreen for provided less to students, not more.[/quote]

The MBA Public School District. [/quote]

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