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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Will math classes be next? No allowing for tracked classes? That is happening in FCPS. [/quote]

This is NOT going to happen...Deal (Wilson's largest feeder) has 8th graders in 4 different levels of math.

I'm amazed that everyone catastrophizes every announcement without looking at the intent and potential.  Maybe this will actually help with equity?  And if you have a child at Wilson and are concerned about this, maybe you should call the school and ask for more details and what you can do to ensure the change leads to a successful outcome for all students?  Maybe the PTA could use some extra resources to support kids who will be in these classes?

Structural racism exists because when there are efforts made to change the system, those that benefit from the existing system refuse to look beyond themselves...[/quote]

So you are okay with it for subjects other than math? Why the distinction?

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the simple reason is because math is math and it is more difficult to water down and bulls$hit. according to DCPS website, 68% of students at Wilson do not fully meet expectations in math. hard to put everybody in AP classes when many kids are not even at grade level. [/quote]

Look at the racial make-up of the kids taking Algebra 2 at Deal and even Geometry. So not sure you think no way math is not going to change? There is no equitable reason why 20 or so mainly affluent kids in the entire district get the opportunity to be so accelerated when that option isn’t open to all in the district. Is there another school where 8th graders are offered algebra 2?[/quote]

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