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[quote=Anonymous]My high ability kid was bored in the classroom until he got into the magnet program in ES. He blossomed in the cohort of similar ability classmates,  and thrived due to the accelerated pace and rigorous curriculum in the classroom.

He had excellent teachers and classmates in the magnet programs.  Especially, his HS years in the SMCS program in Poolesville HS, was an amazing experience and frankly, college seems like a breeze now. He was encouraged to seek out many opportunities on his own and through the framework of the magnet program.  No wonder, PHS is the #1 school in Maryland in all metrics.

I think some elements of the magnet program can be useful for all students.  And there should be more HS magnets to serve the many GT students who do not find a place in the magnet program due to some policy of MCPS.  Neither should MCPS dilute the rigor and standards of admission for students in the magnet program due to some flawed DEI policy implementation.  The various different ability and different achieving students require customized programs for their academic needs and they should be given that - that is true equity.

Finally, magnet teachers with the magnet pedagogy training  should be not be forced to teach non-magnet students.  The various groups of students with different academic needs need to be taught by teachers who can meet their needs - academic and behavioral. 
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