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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No words on the lottery in criteria based programs?

[quote=Anonymous]New slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PXEGp4xDGcnFZQ3aVA3TNF191YNU2tc3TgaWs2PM9rE/edit?slide=id.g39ec8c68b94_2_165#slide=id.g39ec8c68b94_2_165 15 minutes of questions planned in small groups, "feedback" collected on post it notes

New FAQ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sYH8G9mVKZI0Bkm_-ZXoSszwRGnrsemE_ksF7DZR4fs/edit?usp=drivesdk

Answer to why they are rushing the program changes now: "The changes are happening now to address historical inequities and a scarcity model that limits access to high-demand programs for many students. The program analysis is being done concurrently with the boundary study (final decision expected March 2026) to provide families with a full picture of school assignments and program access at the same time."
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They say this but honestly I don't believe it since it contradicts other things they've said:

" No. Excellence and equity go hand in hand. Admission criteria, curriculum standards, and accountability measures will remain in place. Expansion means more qualified students gain access—not lowering expectations."

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Oh, maybe they mean "admissions criteria" will stay the same, in the sense of the bare minimum eligibility?  Like Algebra 1 in 8th for Blair or 1 year of foreign language in middle school for RMIB? [/quote]
Yes, meeting bare minimum eligibility will get you into the proposed fake SMCS and IB. [/quote]

Many kids would be eligible and capable, well above the minimum, who didn't get accepted due to space or transportation, or other issues, and they choose not to attend.  The big issue is the limited offerings at many schools.  So, this is inequity at its finest.[/quote]

But isn't the fact that there are many eligible and capable students but who don't get accepted due to space or who can't go due to transportation why we need more seats? Isn't this the issue this plan is attempting to solve?

There should also be more classes at each school because in the end most kids want or need to stay at their own schools.

Increasing seats in program and making sure home schools have advanced courses seems like a good plan.[/quote]

No, it's not a plan as they are not adding classes to those schools without the classes.  If anything, classes will be removed when they lose students due to redistricting, as they lose staff.  The schools with advanced classes will be fine.  The schools without it will be the problem, as what will happen to those students who cannot get into a magnet or go due to transportation?

You keep posting to make sure the home schools have more advanced classes but that will not happen without more funding and staff.[/quote]

Yes I see what you mean. MCPS does need to address this[/quote]

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