Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 00:49     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:Okay, now that WJ/Woodward families have their own thread to talk about this, can we make some space to hear about how Silver Spring families feel about these proposed boundaries?

I'm pretty happy with it for us and our schools, and I think a lot of other neighborhoods around here are happy with it too, but I would not be surprised if Woodlin families are pissed about it (are they?). Anyone else want to share how they're feeling/what they're hearing?


Most families are used to the DCC and the lottery system. Not happy about the DCC being disolved as some of the DCC schools are not strong on academics.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 00:48     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Okay, now that WJ/Woodward families have their own thread to talk about this, can we make some space to hear about how Silver Spring families feel about these proposed boundaries?

I'm pretty happy with it for us and our schools, and I think a lot of other neighborhoods around here are happy with it too, but I would not be surprised if Woodlin families are pissed about it (are they?). Anyone else want to share how they're feeling/what they're hearing?


We are zoned for Oakland Terrace ES. Happy that no split articulation is planned and that our middle and high school will stay the same. More concerned about the dissolution of the DCC, mainly because the regional model is going to be a disaster for several years.


Einstein doesn't have a lot of course offerings, especially stem and when this happens, there will be a reduction in students, which means a reduction in teachers and not sure what more they can take away in terms of course offerings.
Anonymous
Post 02/13/2026 23:46     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:Okay, now that WJ/Woodward families have their own thread to talk about this, can we make some space to hear about how Silver Spring families feel about these proposed boundaries?

I'm pretty happy with it for us and our schools, and I think a lot of other neighborhoods around here are happy with it too, but I would not be surprised if Woodlin families are pissed about it (are they?). Anyone else want to share how they're feeling/what they're hearing?


I don't think anyone really cares except for the Woodward families.
Anonymous
Post 02/13/2026 22:01     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:Okay, now that WJ/Woodward families have their own thread to talk about this, can we make some space to hear about how Silver Spring families feel about these proposed boundaries?

I'm pretty happy with it for us and our schools, and I think a lot of other neighborhoods around here are happy with it too, but I would not be surprised if Woodlin families are pissed about it (are they?). Anyone else want to share how they're feeling/what they're hearing?


We are zoned for Oakland Terrace ES. Happy that no split articulation is planned and that our middle and high school will stay the same. More concerned about the dissolution of the DCC, mainly because the regional model is going to be a disaster for several years.
Anonymous
Post 02/13/2026 21:07     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Okay, now that WJ/Woodward families have their own thread to talk about this, can we make some space to hear about how Silver Spring families feel about these proposed boundaries?

I'm pretty happy with it for us and our schools, and I think a lot of other neighborhoods around here are happy with it too, but I would not be surprised if Woodlin families are pissed about it (are they?). Anyone else want to share how they're feeling/what they're hearing?
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 21:15     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Convincing DCUM is not needed. It’s already there recommendation. And the survey data indicated it had the consensus support. Sorry you lost.


Even more, posting on DCUM to influence MCPS decisions is a complete waste of time. I only jumped in here to expose you as a property value obsessed phony who started this whole mini exchange by accusing Farmland and Luxmanor families (people who actually have kids and care about school options going forward) of the same. Mission accomplished.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 19:09     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:Woodward was never supposed to be Tilden High. Sorry guys. It was going to add DCC. He solved the Wheaton capacity issues with the Wheaton Woods.


And WJ was never supposed to be the new Walt Whitman and yet, that is what you got, and now you are working here overtime to convince everybody that this is a wonderful recommendation.


Convincing DCUM is not needed. It’s already there recommendation. And the survey data indicated it had the consensus support. Sorry you lost.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 19:07     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:Woodward was never supposed to be Tilden High. Sorry guys. It was going to add DCC. He solved the Wheaton capacity issues with the Wheaton Woods.


And WJ was never supposed to be the new Walt Whitman and yet, that is what you got, and now you are working here overtime to convince everybody that this is a wonderful recommendation.


It wasn’t? They need some high end homes to fund the rest of the region. It just sucks it won’t be yours and it’ll be mine
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 19:01     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Woodward was never supposed to be Tilden High. Sorry guys. It was going to add DCC. He solved the Wheaton capacity issues with the Wheaton Woods.


And WJ was never supposed to be the new Walt Whitman and yet, that is what you got, and now you are working here overtime to convince everybody that this is a wonderful recommendation.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 18:51     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The Farmland/Luxmanor crew worried about their property values only because their kids will be going to a high school where 30% of the kids are poor or may not come from a native English home. They view 20% as acceptable by drawing an arbitrary line. There are no published academic studies that reflect that standard. None of the MCPS options resulted in 20% Farms at Woodward and WJ.

BOE should approve the recommendation and focus on things that matter.


Yeah, only Farmland/Luxmanor families care about property values. You, on the other hand, care what is right. Please. WJ-zoned property owners are already on the real estate forum discussing and celebrating how their property value will jump as a result of the recommendation.

All seven options were to leave Woodward with higher FARMS than WJ. It is to be expected since NBMS (closer to WJ) has lower FARMS than Tilden (closer to Woodward). But Taylor made this much worse - he picked the worst option from the FARMS divide point of view and made it even deeper. He added two ES with high FARMS to Woodward while leaving WJ with mostly NBMS and only at 77% capacity. That is why Farmland/Luxmanor families are upset and not because some arbitrary FARMS line.


Nah, the Superintendent solved for that capacity issue. The Farmland and Luxmanor mommy and daddy crew can apply to WJ magnets. And all schools are under capacity. Not compelling. These ideas do not change the FARMs needle.

Just have your realtor advertise the fashion design magnet and your house will fly off the shelf.


Farmland and Luxmanor families will do what they deem necessary. They certainly won't rely on your assessment of what is compelling. Your motives are clear.

And don't overthink the magnet implications, it may be too complicated for you.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 18:44     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:The Farmland/Luxmanor crew worried about their property values only because their kids will be going to a high school where 30% of the kids are poor or may not come from a native English home. They view 20% as acceptable by drawing an arbitrary line. There are no published academic studies that reflect that standard. None of the MCPS options resulted in 20% Farms at Woodward and WJ.

BOE should approve the recommendation and focus on things that matter.


Yeah, only Farmland/Luxmanor families care about property values. You, on the other hand, care what is right. Please. WJ-zoned property owners are already on the real estate forum discussing and celebrating how their property value will jump as a result of the recommendation.

All seven options were to leave Woodward with higher FARMS than WJ. It is to be expected since NBMS (closer to WJ) has lower FARMS than Tilden (closer to Woodward). But Taylor made this much worse - he picked the worst option from the FARMS divide point of view and made it even deeper. He added two ES with high FARMS to Woodward while leaving WJ with mostly NBMS and only at 77% capacity. That is why Farmland/Luxmanor families are upset and not because some arbitrary FARMS line.


No he only added 1 school…Wheaton woods. VM was in the option B for Woodward already.

Woodward was never supposed to be Tilden High. Sorry guys. It was going to add DCC. He solved the Wheaton capacity issues with the Wheaton Woods.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 18:40     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:More people selected Option B than any other option.

3490 of 6462 responses selected B.
998 of the 3490 selected only B.

Taylor gave the people what they want.


+1

Just catching up on this thread.

The Farmland/Luxmanor crew worried about their property values only because their kids will be going to a high school where 30% of the kids are poor or may not come from a native English home. They view 20% as acceptable by drawing an arbitrary line. There are no published academic studies that reflect that standard. None of the MCPS options resulted in 20% Farms at Woodward and WJ.

BOE should approve the recommendation and focus on things that matter.


Sure. Why school they want to be a part of socially engineered school boundaries? Tell yourself whatever, but school peers and cohort matter.


I’m no imbecile … this reply is incoherent.


You are an imbecile if you think that people don't see through your (let's keep WJ as low FARMS as possible so my property value jumps) BS.


You mean maintain the status quo? Good luck with the uphill battle.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 18:40     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:The Farmland/Luxmanor crew worried about their property values only because their kids will be going to a high school where 30% of the kids are poor or may not come from a native English home. They view 20% as acceptable by drawing an arbitrary line. There are no published academic studies that reflect that standard. None of the MCPS options resulted in 20% Farms at Woodward and WJ.

BOE should approve the recommendation and focus on things that matter.


Yeah, only Farmland/Luxmanor families care about property values. You, on the other hand, care what is right. Please. WJ-zoned property owners are already on the real estate forum discussing and celebrating how their property value will jump as a result of the recommendation.

All seven options were to leave Woodward with higher FARMS than WJ. It is to be expected since NBMS (closer to WJ) has lower FARMS than Tilden (closer to Woodward). But Taylor made this much worse - he picked the worst option from the FARMS divide point of view and made it even deeper. He added two ES with high FARMS to Woodward while leaving WJ with mostly NBMS and only at 77% capacity. That is why Farmland/Luxmanor families are upset and not because some arbitrary FARMS line.


Nah, the Superintendent solved for that capacity issue. The Farmland and Luxmanor mommy and daddy crew can apply to WJ magnets. And all schools are under capacity. Not compelling. These ideas do not change the FARMs needle.

Just have your realtor advertise the fashion design magnet and your house will fly off the shelf.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 18:36     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:The Farmland/Luxmanor crew worried about their property values only because their kids will be going to a high school where 30% of the kids are poor or may not come from a native English home. They view 20% as acceptable by drawing an arbitrary line. There are no published academic studies that reflect that standard. None of the MCPS options resulted in 20% Farms at Woodward and WJ.

BOE should approve the recommendation and focus on things that matter.


Yeah, only Farmland/Luxmanor families care about property values. You, on the other hand, care what is right. Please. WJ-zoned property owners are already on the real estate forum discussing and celebrating how their property value will jump as a result of the recommendation.

All seven options were to leave Woodward with higher FARMS than WJ. It is to be expected since NBMS (closer to WJ) has lower FARMS than Tilden (closer to Woodward). But Taylor made this much worse - he picked the worst option from the FARMS divide point of view and made it even deeper. He added two ES with high FARMS to Woodward while leaving WJ with mostly NBMS and only at 77% capacity. That is why Farmland/Luxmanor families are upset and not because some arbitrary FARMS line.


The Delta would be about 3% less FARMS at Woodward. Not worth the change.org petition
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2026 18:26     Subject: Taylor's Feb. Rec for Woodward Boundary Study
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:More people selected Option B than any other option.

3490 of 6462 responses selected B.
998 of the 3490 selected only B.

Taylor gave the people what they want.


+1

Just catching up on this thread.

The Farmland/Luxmanor crew worried about their property values only because their kids will be going to a high school where 30% of the kids are poor or may not come from a native English home. They view 20% as acceptable by drawing an arbitrary line. There are no published academic studies that reflect that standard. None of the MCPS options resulted in 20% Farms at Woodward and WJ.

BOE should approve the recommendation and focus on things that matter.


Sure. Why school they want to be a part of socially engineered school boundaries? Tell yourself whatever, but school peers and cohort matter.


I’m no imbecile … this reply is incoherent.


You are an imbecile if you think that people don't see through your (let's keep WJ as low FARMS as possible so my property value jumps) BS.