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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Remember the Metis Report?

MCPS spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a consultant to develop the Metis Report, held several public meetings attended by hundreds, and then spent hundreds of staff hours to develop the previous admissions method using peer groups and local norms.

They were sued.

They quickly and quietly threw away the whole program, without any public discussion whatsoever.

Your tax dollars at work![/quote]

Are you mentioning this to show why mcps cancelled the cohort grouping for magnetschool admission and changed it to the lottery system? Just trying to understand better.[/quote]

By the last line it seems they are try to criticize MCPS, instead of seeing that MCPS tried to do the correct thing.  They hired an independent firm to consult and document.  Held public meetings so the community would be advised and have opportunity to comment/provide feedback. Spent time developing criteria. Then we’re sued for their efforts.  It’s why MCPS can’t win and keeps outside lawyers on retainer.

If they had compiled the info themselves folks would have claimed bias and poor understanding/research by MCPS staff.  If they hadn’t held meetings, folks would have claimed lack of transparency and dishonesty.  If they hadn’t taken time, they would have been accused of rushing it and being careless.[/quote]

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