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Anonymous wrote:I wonder what Eastern’s IB results look like? Is it a strong program?

No way. Eastern's average IB Diploma pass points totals are the IB equivalent of a D. Most of their "full" IB Diploma candidates fail even to pass with the lowest acceptable points total (24 points on a scale of 24-45 points). IB subject exams are graded in Geneva, so no fudging results.

This is depressing. Why even offer IB then? Stick to AP classes. DCPS tries to offer too many options and then cannot manage them well.
I still don’t understand why Deal is IB and I have multiple kids there

I don't get it either. Why bother with IB in a situation where only one or two dozen students can handle the curriculum minimally? IB obviously only works well as a GT test-in program, or in a private school setting.

I am all for keeping IB at Eastern and providing that challenge and thorough education for those who want it.

But remember that DCPS brought IB to Easter in response to in-bound families’ request for a rigorous option. The high SES neighborhood didn’t hold up their end of the bargain. They should have been more honest: we will enroll if you allow our children to be walked off from the rest of the school and be given a special curriculum and classes.

Anonymous wrote:Meanwhile, Ward 6's SBOE who replaced Joe is against School Transparency and will not support FOIA requirements for charters. Thanks Joe-haters who got this lady elected to the Board.

hi CHPSO get a life lol

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder what Eastern’s IB results look like? Is it a strong program?

No way. Eastern's average IB Diploma pass points totals are the IB equivalent of a D. Most of their "full" IB Diploma candidates fail even to pass with the lowest acceptable points total (24 points on a scale of 24-45 points). IB subject exams are graded in Geneva, so no fudging results.

This is depressing. Why even offer IB then? Stick to AP classes. DCPS tries to offer too many options and then cannot manage them well.
I still don’t understand why Deal is IB and I have multiple kids there

I don't get it either. Why bother with IB in a situation where only one or two dozen students can handle the curriculum minimally? IB obviously only works well as a GT test-in program, or in a private school setting.

Eastern needs a fresh start. Ive met the principal and he seems like a nice guy but doesn’t come across as particularly impressive or someone who can turn things around. He also acted very deferential to Central which makes it unlikely he will push for bold changes

Anonymous wrote:Joe Weedon is living rent free in the minds of DCUMers. SMH. Get a life folks.

Or maybe a person who spent years criticizing where his neighbors send their kids to school shouldn't be surprised when his neighbors do the same?

Meanwhile, Ward 6's SBOE who replaced Joe is against School Transparency and will not support FOIA requirements for charters. Thanks Joe-haters who got this lady elected to the Board.

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Anonymous wrote:Update?

This just in: Kid is at Walls.

There should be a follow up article

What's to say? She's still at Walls. Like they reported before.

The more worthwhile article would be about the shortcomings of Eastern and Eliot-Hine and DCPS' plan to remedy them.

hmmm... actually the article was the big deliberation (as if LOL)

Joe Weedon is living rent free in the minds of DCUMers. SMH. Get a life folks.

Seriously, this thread should be closed. If people want to talk about Eastern, start a new thread.

Y'all are obsessed. Lol!

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Anonymous wrote:I wish Weedon would stop tweeting. He acts like he still cares about Eastern.

It's okay to care about a school you don't go to. Also, it is still the IB school for his younger child.

lol do you honestly think after this he has any intention of sending his younger child there lol are you that dense

I have no idea, but I think we all have the right to care about our IB school. He sent his kid to Eliot-Hine which is more than a lot of people would do.

School improvements impact the whole feeder pattern. If Eastern were better, Eliot-Hine would be better off.

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Anonymous wrote:I wish Weedon would stop tweeting. He acts like he still cares about Eastern.

It's okay to care about a school you don't go to. Also, it is still the IB school for his younger child.

lol do you honestly think after this he has any intention of sending his younger child there lol are you that dense

I have no idea, but I think we all have the right to care about our IB school. He sent his kid to Eliot-Hine which is more than a lot of people would do.

Lol. Nancy Pelosi clap.

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Anonymous wrote:I wish Weedon would stop tweeting. He acts like he still cares about Eastern.

It's okay to care about a school you don't go to. Also, it is still the IB school for his younger child.

And isn’t his actual job running a non-profit that supports Eastern?

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Anonymous wrote:I wish Weedon would stop tweeting. He acts like he still cares about Eastern.

It's okay to care about a school you don't go to. Also, it is still the IB school for his younger child.

lol do you honestly think after this he has any intention of sending his younger child there lol are you that dense

I have no idea, but I think we all have the right to care about our IB school. He sent his kid to Eliot-Hine which is more than a lot of people would do.

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Anonymous wrote:I wish Weedon would stop tweeting. He acts like he still cares about Eastern.

It's okay to care about a school you don't go to. Also, it is still the IB school for his younger child.

lol do you honestly think after this he has any intention of sending his younger child there lol are you that dense