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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Materially, what does it mean to end IB for all, and what explicit actions are the school taking to lead to it? No one knows! I was assuming people were freaking out over new AP classes, which I think is wrongheaded, but it’s not clear that’s the case. [/quote]

Can someone provide an answer for this?  I don’t care about the walkout, the video, anything. I just want to understand what they mean by putting IB at risk. [/quote]

I think some are worried about addition of APs drawing from resources to staff a robust IB program. (That shouldn't be an issue if leadership can attract, retain, and pay good staff.)

A more real worry seems to be the school not investing in staff capacity to support IB implementation, with fewer full time roles than in prior years.

Neither of these seem as problematic as staff being unhappy enough that they will leave. Yes, accountability is good and should be expected. But, if it's being carried out in such a way that morale is bottoming out and teachers keep leaving, it doesn't matter what courses you offer on paper. One example, an upper level INS class taught in English most of the year because the subs couldn't teach in Spanish. [/quote]

If the parent protestors are against AP classes for the kids that want them then I am 100% against them and pro Rosskamm. I want my kids to have access to AP exams as well if only to make them look attractive to colleges. IB schools offer AP all the time for kids to take as freshman and sophomores or for those kids who choose the career track. This is ridiculous. [/quote]

JFC. If you think our concerns are AP classes you have not been paying attention. [/quote]

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