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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]jesus. can you wait until you see what it is before condemning it?[/quote]

Has waiting to see whether someone really screws you over worked for ANYONE in the past?

Think before you type, PP.

We are entitled to more information and concrete plans for students rejected from magnets.
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you got a plan, and a timeline. the magnets were MASSIVELY unfair before the new admissions process was put into place. what mcps is doing makes sense. if you don’t like it, move or go to a private.[/quote]

This is not a proper plan!  To me, it's like saying we can't give you that $2K bonus despite your equivalent performance to your coworker, but hey...here's $3 to go get yourself a snack from the vending machine.[/quote]

So what would be your plan? [/quote]

If I had a real choice, I would open up magnets with the proper curriculum for all kids who are qualified.  I would look at a child wholly.  I would scrutinize their multiple test scores, grades and voice.  Race, gender and geography would not matter.  Kids who are outliers I would send to Eastern or TPMS.  Kids who are just as qualified but happen to be geographically located at the same school, I would offer the exact magnet curriculum.  That is how I would do it, if I could have a choice.  I think MCPS had the right idea, but their execution in supporting those who are capable is sorely insufficient.  I do feel like what they are offering these kids are not appropriate nor enough.[/quote]

so you would do exactly what mcps is doing, except you would offer the full magnet program to kids at home schools.[/quote]

Yes, and I would have done a universal test for everyone, not these ridiculous and confusing letters that reads like an eye chart for parents to opt in or out.  That way, everyone gets a fair chance.  In the scenario we are in, kids are finishing the race and some gets an award while others who did just as well are not.  That is not a fair process.[/quote]

a universal test would result in more kids to serve at home schools, and more pissed off parents.[/quote]

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