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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wonder if they could make it work through the elementary boundary study to have a two-way Spanish immersion school in every region, with space for a class of out-of-bounds kids in every grade who could lottery in?[/quote]

Interesting idea, but isn't part of the issue that the initial data on the TWI model (as implemented by MCPS) isn't great?[/quote]

They should absolutely fix the implementation issues identified in the report but the data is kind of ridiculous and not a reason to abandon the model. They should also speak with the families involved to better understand the issues[/quote]

Yeah, I'm not advocating they abandon the model, but I'm not sure the data currently makes the case for expanding the model.[/quote]

Where is the OWI data that makes the case for expanding the OWI model?[/quote]

Good question.  AFAIK, MCPS does not make that data available.  At the same time, the long, long waitlists provide some inkling that they are valuable.[/quote]

They're the only way to get a free ticket out of a local elementary school that parents find undesirable.  They are always going to be seen as valuable and have high demand for that reason alone.[/quote]

No doubt, until MCPS makes [i]real[/i] equity a priority.  But the programs, themselves, are seen as highly desirable.  Perhaps not every family is interested, but interested families and matriculating students come from all over, even if those from closer areas or less well regarded schools are more likely to accept an invitation.[/quote]

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