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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What does a magnet coordinator do?[/quote]

[b]A magnet parent here. From what I can observe, he coordinates AMC, AIME, and several other competition events that require testing center qualification and registration procedures every few years. He coordinates the annual field trip for sophomore, and annual research symposium presentation where he'll need to invite judges, invite speakers, etc. He help a lot on logistics of ARML practice and trip. He manages and distributes internship opportunities. For several student-led events (e.g., mbmt, mbit, etc.), he provides logistic supports. For a lot of out-of-school competition that students participate (e.g., science fair, conference presentation), he needs to serve as the school gatekeeper to sign off whatever legal documents needs to be signed. I'm not sure how much work he needs to do for senior college application, but I won't suppose those works are easy-peasy. [/quote][/b]

You listed mostly boring administrative and unimportant staff that shows on surface and that many people can do. The most important thing is designing curriculum and finding qualified teachers to teach courses that will challenge advanced learners. That is a very unique skill that requires experience and deep STEM knowledge. [/quote]

See my added comment on 10:43 am. I'm summarizing from the things I can see from parent side, and the job description accurately summarizes his main job at designing and maintaining the high quality of the program: curriculum and teacher. Now the regional model will have the curriculum as Mr. O will be there. Recruiting enough qualified teachers? Lmao. [/quote]

They are not trying to keep SMCS.  They will not keep the curriculum.  They have already said the math track will use the mcps standard.[/quote]

When did they say that? [/quote]

SMCS <>STEM[/quote]

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