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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had two kids in the Blair Magnet. My sense is that the MC STEM magnet programs are roughly comparable to TJ in Virginia. The schools may emphasize different things and have different strengths (attributable in part to the individual teachers at each school), but overall the quality is roughly equivalent. I think they all offer incredibly strong programs, with more opportunities than a single student can take advantage of. I think there is probably more student driven variation than caused by program constraints. While individual students may be more or less interested in a STEM subject/field, I think that they can probably pursue their individual interests, at any of these schools, as far as they want (subject to time constraints). I also think that the programs are all well-respected by colleges who, in comparing students between the schools will probably be more swayed by the work the student undertook at the school, than which school they attended.

These are all great kids at great schools. It doesn’t have to be a competition. [/quote]

Agree these programs are great. The biggest issue with MCPS is they need to double them. They need more seats at twice the locations. [/quote]

Pp you quoted, and I completely agree with you. I think we should expand the magnet programs, immersion programs, etc., while also strengthening the base curriculum. I think any student who wants to learn should be given the opportunity. [/quote]

Agree but MCPS is so focused on the achievement gap, but I don't think that's a problem schools can solve. All MCPS can do is provide great opportunities for students. You can't make kids want to learn or adopt your priorities.[/quote]

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