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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are many wonderful things about Ellington, but academics are not a strong selling point.  They want everyone to succeed/graduate, and even in the honors and AP classes the standards are very low.  Most, though not all, of the students are not there for the academics and are just enduring the academic block.  Having said that, there are some excellent teachers.  I also think that the administration is aware that they need to do more for the cohort that is academically motivated, but they have had their hands full the past couple of years with the move and putting out fires.

The silos of the arts departments are very real.  Occasionally, a couple of departments will collaborate on a performance or event, but it would be great if it happened more.  Some of the departments are better funded and managed than others.  It is far from perfect (and some would argue that it is extremely dysfunctional), but for kids who are passionate about their art and in one of the high functioning departments, it is a special place.          [/quote]

Sure it's an special place.

Where else can you waste hundreds of millions of taxpayer money while pursuing your hobbies and NOT getting an education?[/quote]

+100.  Completely agree.  Well said, PP.[/quote]

You clearly don't know any graduates. This is not true.[/quote]

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