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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I didn't know there were still farms in Bethesda.[/quote]
 :D That's quite funny. I like your sense of humor, it reminds me of something I might say.

On the off chance that you were being serious, however, I would point out that FARMS is an acronym for "free and reduced meals" thus the FARMS rate is the % of kids eligible for free or reduced cost lunches - an indicator of the socioeconomic breakdown of the school community and possible diversity in that aspect.[/quote]

My kid went to an MCPS school where 100 % of the kids got free breakfast -- all they had to do was show up to qualify. No one even had to fill out a single form. There were kids whose parents did not speak a word of English in my DC"s class. The teacher, however, was kick-ass -- thousands of times more devoted and inspiring than the teachers now at our more tony school. My DC learned a lot and came home talking about school every day. Plus they were exposed to people from all walks of life, not just white bread Bethesda/Chevy Chase. Your assumptions about FARMS schools incorrect IMO. I'm glad we've learned that first hand.[/quote]

I agree with your overall sentiment, PP.  But when you look at test scores at high-FARMs schools it is clear that high FARMs means lower performance at the school.  Sure the teachers are dedicated and of course it's important to be exposed to a broad group of people, but if a teacher is overwhelmed with non English speaking students who require a lot of remediation, it's possible to expect that average or high performing students will get the time and teaching they deserve.  This is what I've observed.  It's disheartening but true.   [/quote]

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