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Re: Keep FIRST in Michigan (FiM) from killing FIRST Lego League
Michigan is certainly a special case, because of how well they have integrated FIRST into their school curriculum and I understand that there was (is?) a tremendous imbalance between their FRC and FTC teams. But… do you ruin kid’s FLL experience in order to boost FTC participation? Forcing kids to move up into FTC in 6th grade is just not right!
I agree that they could suggest it, but do not force it! Current system allows 10th graders on FLL teams (in 49 states), but students are encouraged to move up to FRC/FTC in 9th grade! The point is, they have a choice!
BTW, this is a pilot program, which means that if they like it, they might apply it to the other states and/or the world…
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FLL Team 4663 Legolympians - Coach '09-'15
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FRC Team 3466 VIKINGS - Mentor '14-'15
FLL Team 18100 Brick Force - Coach '15-Current
FRC Team 5422 Stormgears - Mentor '15-Current
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05-05-2016, 16:54
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