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Not PP, but I think there is a strong implementation here.  [b]When you emphasize certain groups in this discussion without any explanation[/b] its just fuel to the fire.  I think it hurts the argument to say, "we need more of this demographic in the magnet" as opposed to saying "we have more qualified applicants than are accepted so lets expand the magnet".  The reason this is a hot button item is poor communication.  At the end of the day, what we want is the needs met for all kids so why can't we say that instead of having this divisive discussion by separating us out into various groups.[/quote]

There is plenty of explanation in the report. Have you read it?

The reason it's a hot button issue is because the have parents (at least on DCUM) tend to interpret [u]anything[/u] related to the have-nots as "MCPS IS GOING TO DISADVANTAGE MY CHILD IN FAVOR OF THOSE UNDESERVING PEOPLE!" Why? Why assume that MCPS's solution is to admit unqualified kids to the application magnets based on race -- especially given that this is illegal?[/quote]

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