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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is one person who constantly talks about "prepping".

Let me tell you that "prepping" is not the biggest problem MCPS faces.

The fastest growing populations in MCPS are ESOL and FARMS students.

ESOL and FARMS students are only 11.8% and 12% proficient in middle school math, according to Maryland State Report Card.

https://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/Graphs/#/ReportCards/ReportCardSchool/1/E/1/15/XXXX/2019

21.9% of AAs and 18.7% of Hispanics are proficient in middle school math, as compared to 70.9% of Asians and 65.4% of Whites.

[b]In other words, 9 out of 10 ESOL and FARMS and 8 out of 10 AA and Hispanic students are not proficient in middle school math.[/b]

MCPS should do some serious "prepping" for these kids.[/quote]

But they should be represented in the magnet programs according to their proportion of the population right?[/quote]

So you believe that Hispanic students have no place in these programs because many struggle? Do you grasp that there are many who are also gifted and would benefit from these opportunities far more than someone whose parents will ensure they receive outside enrichment and tutors throughout their development. For them these opportunities are likely life changing. [/quote]

Life changing? If they are not prepared for the experience - soul crushing. I have two kids in the high school magnets.  
PP seems to be saying that MCPS should be more focused on helping kids improve their math skills and be prepared for life/high school/magnets. [/quote]

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