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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Do you have any evidence that those who participate in magnet or GT programs have the same outcomes as those who do not? My kids are not magnet age, but I've heard anecdotally that the curriculum is better and that teachers are often stronger in the gifted/magnet programs. That would influence learning outcomes, which would influence a kid's chance for success.[/quote]

I can't find it now but there was a testimony quote from an MCPS lead admin -perhaps Maria or someone else- in regards to the data on students who are 2-3 years above grade level. She basically admitted that the system doesn't do much to serve the needs of these students BUT that she saw no evidence that these kids outcomes were in any way hindered so the focus would always be on the underperforming students instead. From the MCPD perspective, if the magnet population if wealthy white or asian then its really a waste because these kids would still get into a basic college without the magnet program.

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Let me bring this up to a larger point.  It is not the job of the public school system to make sure your special snowflake is challenged.  It is the job of a school system to ensure students meet a basic level of preparedness for life

The reality is most of you complaining on here should be thankful for any type of program at all for the top when they don't need anything to be successful

PS I do know tons of evidence that shows going to private vs public school doesn't have any impact on life either once you normalize for raw talent coming in.
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