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[quote=Anonymous]Magnet programs were (15 years ago, before AEI ruined the program) supposed to be for the kids that surpassed CES-level work that the school couldn't provide.  I'm not sure that's true anymore.

It's true that Magnet programs may have Linear Algebra or Robotics at HS, but there are programs at other HS to take that as well.  Anyone supplementing with tutors can take it off-books at an after-school programs.  MCPS has no control over that.  The one thing positive MCPS did these past two years is offer on-line tutoring to all students.  Not sure who used it, but it was the only positive step in the right direction.

MCPS could take a class at each school and change the curriculum at that school in clusters of 25-30 students.  They could do that without much trouble.  Field trips, special subjects, specialized supplies, etc. would be the main difference that need to be funded, and doesn't cost that much.  I think is already done at W school ES/MS feeders, where the majority of students are in CES programs.

But MCPS won't do it.  Having control over a limited number of trophy slots is the only way to push personal or social agendas by MCPS CO staff.  I believe this is why the Magnets are physically located in remote corners of the county that are less accessible for everyone not already living there, ex. Poolesville and Silver Spring.

But it doesn't matter much anyway.  I think the more MCPS tinkers with the Magnets, the more watered down they become.  Parents of top students will keep tutoring or supplementing anyway, the overall reputation of Magnet will diminish over time.

The end result is that chokehold will backfire on the CO.  The FARMS demographic groups will be pushed further and further away from 'equity' all thanks to the MCPS CO.[/quote]

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