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Presumably, MCPS hired this company to do the study because they felt that certain groups weren't represented enough.  MCPS is focused on closing the achievement gap.  Put two and two together.  It usually equals 4.[/quote]

Why do you presume that?

I presume that MCPS commissioned a comprehensive study of the wide variety of choice and other special academic programs that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offers, with the goal of determining if these programs effectively advance the MCPS mission, purpose, values, and core competencies. The reason I presume this is because that's why MCPS says they commissioned the study.

http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/choice/report.aspx

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New PP, I understand your concern and/or problem with some of the findings but I would argue you are overreacting.  Metis has their own bias and agenda which isn't necessarily the same as MCPS'.  MCPS isn't just going to immediately sign off on every suggestion the study has nor could they...  As MANY posters have already stated some would be illegal!  Metis has done this all over the country and now two districts are alike and never will be.  I think it would be more constructive at this stage to instead of attack MCPS for something they had no part, to advocate for the changes you would (or wouldn't) like to see.  Arguing over a message board about whether MCPS has some kindof conspiracy with Metis is silliness.

When the Metis report covered only one core value equity,  you bet people are concerned. Closing the gap should never be the only goal of a school system. MCPS is obsessed with window dressing a deeply rooted problem. No matter people are skeptical of their motives. [/quote][/quote]

It is indeed silly to argue here. But MCPS has the feedback portal and people should absolutely be writing in there. The BOE needs to hear. I heard from some veteran parent on the county PTA said something very insightful. The BOE is very conflict avoidant. If you don't like the way it is trending, complain. Ultimately the BOE are politicians. The parents who are passionate about gifted talented education need to run for BOE or vote for BOE members who care only closing the gap. 
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