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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems to me that the angry Chevy Chase posters who complain about the CES are motivated by envy or resentment that their child didn't get in. As a CES parent, if it's any comfort, let me offer one observation: I *wish* my child had been well-positioned to stay at her home school. frankly it would be a lot more convenient (we have another child who's still there). But she has been, as a lot of CES kids are, really lonely there. She's sensitive, and shy, and awkward, and just hasn't ever been in the swim of things. Believe me, you don't envy her, and you wouldn't wish her experience on your kid. I'm relieved that she's much happier at CES so far, mostly because (socially) she seems like less of weirdo there. I actually hope that my other child won't have the need for the program -- I'm a big believer in neighborhood schools -- but for her, so far, it seems to be a godsend. Anyway, I just have the feeling that people are fetishizing the experience in some way and worrying that it reflects badly on their kids or them that they didn't get in. IT DOESN'T!!! [/quote]

I am an upset CCES parent but I can assure you that I am not jealous of your kid's center placement.  My child didn't even take the test to qualify because it was clear as day that there was a learning disability at play that was completely ignored.  Kid didn't have a snowball's chance on hell of getting in to the Center.

So while your kids get enrichment, my kid still can't read and I am fighting for basic services in the exact same school where your kid gets enriched. The center keeps growing but there are not enough staff and resources for kids like mine.

Good for you guys but don't think all of the neighborhood parents are just jealous.  They just want the same attention and consideration from MCPS and the administration that you guys already get on so many levels.

The split lunch just got people talking.  A lot apparently.[/quote]

What enrichment is my CES kid getting, exactly, that costs more money than being in a regular class? The three class of 28 are team taught by three teachers. That seems like it would cost the same amount as having those kids in non-CES classrooms. What am I missing?[/quote]

It's not about money, it's about resources. Not the same thing.[/quote]

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