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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These post are getting tiring.  No one has a crystal ball so you have zero idea what the new programs will do, only what they aim to do.  Some will be existing class bundled together into a program, some will be new magnet programs based off the info and best practices of the existing.  Will they be new? Yes, but all the programs were new at some point.

Instead of spending all this time trying to stop the expansion, you can advocate for it to slow down(slightly) so it can be done correctly and you can get involved to hold everyone accountable to be sure the implementation is done well and evaluation is continuous to make improvements.

If you have a valid issue with the distribution of programs beside Whitman is already a great school, then bring that up.  Because Whitman is a great school doesn’t mean it should be ignored and not get a program.  
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Many people have already explained at length why Whitman should not get a program. If you disagree, feel free to respond to those posts and explain why you think it makes sense to send hundreds of high performing students from other schools to Whitman, shrinking their high performing cohorts which are smaller than those at Whitman. Does it make sense to have a system that will predictably have lower income students traveling one way (west) because we all know BCC and Whitman students are not going to be choosing Einstein or Northwood in any large numbers? What is the benefit to Whitman of placing magnet programs there?

Sorry you don't like that we are pointing out how offensive it is to call this equity. It's truly disgraceful and I think Thomas should be ashamed of himself.[/quote]

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