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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't have kids in MCPS so no direct skin in the game. But I did graduate from Churchill closer to its golden age (early 2000s) and went to a top 20 school.

What I noticed in college makes me question all the parents who think the end goal is to get their kids into the best college and how maybe public school is good enough or even better than privates to do that. My college classmates differed dramatically in their academic ability and readiness, even though we all made it to the same college. [b]The kids from private school/boarding school were on another level.[/b] The kids who were affirmative action admits (either because of race or socioeconomic status) were clearly behind and more likely to struggle.  As a graduate or Churchill, I would put myself maybe in the 70th percentile of readiness (though I was objectively prepared). [b]The kids from the likes Georgetown prep were more prepared. [/b][/quote]

I’m glad you said this because people keep thinking those of us who have experienced public and private are making this up. I’ve had kids in BOTH and the difference is clear and it’s clear to the college profs too. What you said - being at 70% - is fine but MCPS is not even at that level anymore. They could start with reinstating midterms and finals. Private school students have them and it puts them at an advantage when it comes to preparing for and taking those classes in college.

I also think having ACTUAL honors English and History classes for those who are truly qualified instead of putting everyone in honors, is helpful as well. Don’t dumb down the curriculum in the name of equity. Teach UP instead. Put advanced kids in on level courses and those who are below average in challenging classes that increase their level of fluency so everyone gets to leave MCPS having grown to their maximum potential when they leave. Right now the system is cheating the advanced kids and the kids who are behind. Nobody wins. 
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