buying your way into desirable public schools?

[Anonymous]

I learned that in order to transfer into a desirable public school district near me, you have to donate a large sum to its foundation. Has anyone heard of this practice? Sounds like bribery.

[Anonymous]

If you live out of the school district, the district can charge you to attend school there. I have never heard of donating to a foundation. It is a straight fee for out of district students if places are available.

[Anonymous]

I’ve heard of tuition for out-of-district students if space is available. But I suppose a “fee” serves the same purpose.

[Anonymous]

No, I haven't heard of any public school "foundation".

[Anonymous]

Yes, in this area buying your way to a desirable school is called getting a mortgage in a majority White/Asian school cluster or pyramid.

[Anonymous]

You buy your way in by buying or renting a home within the boundary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, in this area buying your way to a desirable school is called getting a mortgage in a majority White/Asian school cluster or pyramid.

+100
But that was when desirable meant that it produced strong college admissions outcomes.
Now it’s better to be tops in ANY school—even low performance schools—
because it increases your chances of getting a college offer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You buy your way in by buying or renting a home within the boundary.

correct.

There is no “donation.” Not in the county that matters anyway (Fairfax).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I haven't heard of any public school "foundation".

Nearly all the wealthy school in MCPS have foundations and the parents who run them have a lot of pull at the schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, I haven't heard of any public school "foundation".

Nearly all the wealthy school in MCPS have foundations and the parents who run them have a lot of pull at the schools.

It’s still public school . . .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, I haven't heard of any public school "foundation".

Nearly all the wealthy school in MCPS have foundations and the parents who run them have a lot of pull at the schools.

This is only necessary because equity policies suck millions of dollars out of these schools and send them to schools in poorer neighborhoods every year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, I haven't heard of any public school "foundation".

Nearly all the wealthy school in MCPS have foundations and the parents who run them have a lot of pull at the schools.

Wait - WHAT ?!??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, I haven't heard of any public school "foundation".

Nearly all the wealthy school in MCPS have foundations and the parents who run them have a lot of pull at the schools.

It started with B-CC’s foundation about 40 years ago, when the surrounding communities sought to boost the school’s resources and reputation. The school building was falling apart and it lacked basic supplies, like most underfunded public schools of the time. The surrounded wealthy neighborhoods took action.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, in this area buying your way to a desirable school is called getting a mortgage in a majority White/Asian school cluster or pyramid.

+100
But that was when desirable meant that it produced strong college admissions outcomes.
Now it’s better to be tops in ANY school—even low performance schools—
because it increases your chances of getting a college offer.

The school doesn't produce these outcomes. The students do. The same students would do the same at any school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, I haven't heard of any public school "foundation".

Nearly all the wealthy school in MCPS have foundations and the parents who run them have a lot of pull at the schools.

It started with B-CC’s foundation about 40 years ago, when the surrounding communities sought to boost the school’s resources and reputation. The school building was falling apart and it lacked basic supplies, like most underfunded public schools of the time. The surrounded wealthy neighborhoods took action.

Our foundation purchased really nice outdoor patio furniture during the pandemic so the kids had a nice place to eat lunch outdoors.