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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are folks so sure that MCPS wouldn't keep a portfolio-based VISUAL arts program at Einstein and create an audition-based PERFORMING arts magnet at Woodward?

To the question of why not use Einstein for performing arts, I'm guessing the answer lies in the specialized facilities needed for a performing arts magnet. At a minimum, multiple dance studios, sound-proofed rehearsal rooms for individuals and chamber groups, and significantly upgraded performance spaces.

If they are gutting/building out Woodward already, it makes sense to build to spec.

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I think one person keeps posting and implying there is a performing arts magnet at Einstein. There is not. Einstein has a great performing arts program, but it is not a magnet. The visual arts program is a portfolio based magnet. [/quote]

And from the website, it's a very space-limited program, and bussing is only available to DCC students. Any student outside the DCC would be on the hook for his/her own transportation.

I've heard great things about the program, but it benefits very few students compared to the many more students at Einstein who would benefit from being in a not-overcrowded and new school at Woodward, whatever kind of magnet program if any it ends up with. It seems from the comments here that there's at least implicit opposition from the Einstein visual arts magnet supporters to having an arts magnet at Woodward, and I really don't get that opposition from the point of view that Einstein crowding really needs to be relieved.

More generally, why does Woodward need to be one thing? It could follow the Poolesville model of having houses available to zoned students and a house available to test-in magnet students as well.[/quote]

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