Moving from DCPS to Charter but commute is terrible

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Anonymous wrote:Would you be willing to do an electric-assist cargo bike commute? Some people prefer that to driving (and some people think it's insane). Then as kids get older, they get their own bikes, and you commute together (if it's feasible/there are bike paths).

I know that Yu Ying and Cooper are working on getting bike lane access to their schools.

If you are willing to carpool, you'll want a car that seats at least four kids (chances are, you'll be carpooling with another set of siblings).

She thinks the commute is too long already. Now you want them biking in the rain. How does this address her issue at all?

Becasue shlepping your kids around on an expensive cargo bike signals to others that you're a well-off progressive who works a very flexible schedule from home. That's important for others to know.

It also signals that you're bad at judging risk.

[Anonymous]

What a sad lot we are.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

JLG has a very pleasant face. But she’s not getting my vote because I stand with McDuffie and Georgetown Day School.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

JLG has a very pleasant face. But she’s not getting my vote because I stand with McDuffie and Georgetown Day School.

Thanks, Janeese.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

JLG has a very pleasant face. But she’s not getting my vote because I stand with McDuffie and Georgetown Day School.

Thanks, Janeese.

No it’s true. Elite private school families haven’t had a voice in the mayor’s office. It’s about damn time!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

JLG has a very pleasant face. But she’s not getting my vote because I stand with McDuffie and Georgetown Day School.

Is this how GDS got top dollar by selling their ES to DCPS that is now McArthur HS. It was not a great location for a DCPS HS but DC Gov insisted it had to be that particular property. And there was no negotiation. DC offered full price even though there were no other offers. Very shady of McDuffie. Clearly divided loyalties.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

JLG has a very pleasant face. But she’s not getting my vote because I stand with McDuffie and Georgetown Day School.

Is this how GDS got top dollar by selling their ES to DCPS that is now McArthur HS. It was not a great location for a DCPS HS but DC Gov insisted it had to be that particular property. And there was no negotiation. DC offered full price even though there were no other offers. Very shady of McDuffie. Clearly divided loyalties.

It was a deal we couldn’t refuse and probably screwed the taxpayers. I’m still for Kenyon “GDS” McDuffie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would you be willing to do an electric-assist cargo bike commute? Some people prefer that to driving (and some people think it's insane). Then as kids get older, they get their own bikes, and you commute together (if it's feasible/there are bike paths).

I know that Yu Ying and Cooper are working on getting bike lane access to their schools.

If you are willing to carpool, you'll want a car that seats at least four kids (chances are, you'll be carpooling with another set of siblings).

She thinks the commute is too long already. Now you want them biking in the rain. How does this address her issue at all?

Becasue shlepping your kids around on an expensive cargo bike signals to others that you're a well-off progressive who works a very flexible schedule from home. That's important for others to know.

It also signals that you're bad at judging risk.

Touche! I'm the PP who made that original suggestion. Didn't realize there would be so much pearl clutching. Some people hate driving in traffic (and there will be traffic) more than biking in the rain, and it's much easier to unload kids from a bike than a car, especially at places like Yu Ying, which are a drop-off nightmare (heard about it for years from friends).

I personally would not do this myself, but I know people who do it and enjoy it. You really wouldn't do it for how it looks or others' opinions, because obviously you'll get more judgment than accolades. The risk partially depends on which route you might take, MBT is a safer choice for example, if your school is on it.

In any case, I just felt bad for OP and wanted to bring up another option. Definitely not for everyone. But I can understand not looking forward to the driving.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

JLG has a very pleasant face. But she’s not getting my vote because I stand with McDuffie and Georgetown Day School.

Is this how GDS got top dollar by selling their ES to DCPS that is now McArthur HS. It was not a great location for a DCPS HS but DC Gov insisted it had to be that particular property. And there was no negotiation. DC offered full price even though there were no other offers. Very shady of McDuffie. Clearly divided loyalties.

It was a deal we couldn’t refuse and probably screwed the taxpayers. I’m still for Kenyon “GDS” McDuffie.

That’s ok but if he wins don’t complain. It will be Bowser 2.0. He doesn’t give a damn about public schools. His main thing is big business.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

You did not refute anything. Just like GDS DUFF.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

JLG has a very pleasant face. But she’s not getting my vote because I stand with McDuffie and Georgetown Day School.

Is this how GDS got top dollar by selling their ES to DCPS that is now McArthur HS. It was not a great location for a DCPS HS but DC Gov insisted it had to be that particular property. And there was no negotiation. DC offered full price even though there were no other offers. Very shady of McDuffie. Clearly divided loyalties.

It was a deal we couldn’t refuse and probably screwed the taxpayers. I’m still for Kenyon “GDS” McDuffie.

That’s ok but if he wins don’t complain. It will be Bowser 2.0. He doesn’t give a damn about public schools. His main thing is big business.

My man.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Equity goals can’t inconvenience people. It’s that simple.

It would crater the tax base and the schools would suffer for your made uo equity goal.

Pfft. Half the kids in this city already participate in a school lottery. There's nothing magical about the other half.

Except that other half has chosen not to participate.

You wanted choice, you got choice. Now you want to deny everyone else choice by forcing your choice on them. Lovely.

The city imposes a de facto wealth test on those who want to go to school in Ward 3. That's what this would address. If you think we should be auctioning off seats in some schools to the highest bidders, you should just say so.

The entire landscape is entirely unfair, but your solution would not bring about the intended result because folks won’t play along. And so you’ll have imposed a logistical nightmare on the city with nothing to show for it. San Fran tried it and it was a disaster.

+1. Those with options will flee the city to the burbs. People just don’t get it.

I am very pro-charter, but completely agree that people will flee and chaos will ensue with a citywide lottery. It would probably even lead to worse outcomes across the board.

That being said, if DCPS can’t even offer one city-wide immersion elementary school, perhaps at Dorthy Height, then I say bring on the chaos because DCPS doesn’t believe in equal opportunity access to their programs. Seems like a violation of the law to me and they deserve the chaos. DCPS should just provide equal opportunity to specialized programs and mitigate one of the reasons for a citywide lottery for all seats. Is that so difficult?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The way to solve this would be to have 12-15 test in schools so that pretty much any kid that scores above a threshold lotteries into one of the schools. Singapore does this more or less with the PSLE- if your score in 5th grade or so isn’t good enough, you can’t place into the school.

DC just has too many test in schools, that should almost be the default. That would also release pressure on Banneker, McKinley, and Walls

You need to elect very different people if you want test-in schools. People like Janeese Lewis George would gouge their eyes out. They are in the business of lowering academic standards. It's the only way they know how to erase racial disparities in academic achievement. It's dumb but it's the government we've chosen.

I know you are a Duff but no need to promote lies. She has said she wants to tackle truancy. And let me tell you, Bowser has been lax on this. Like teachers can make families send their kids.

And she has the backing of teachers who have been crying about how low DCPS standards are and how often they are forced to pass students who don’t deserve it.

No candidate is great but JLG is the best one. If you’d like the exact same then yes Duff is your choice.

Oh please. JLG is the sheriff of the equity police. This is like voting for Republicans because you think they're going to create a wealth tax.

JLG has a very pleasant face. But she’s not getting my vote because I stand with McDuffie and Georgetown Day School.

Is this how GDS got top dollar by selling their ES to DCPS that is now McArthur HS. It was not a great location for a DCPS HS but DC Gov insisted it had to be that particular property. And there was no negotiation. DC offered full price even though there were no other offers. Very shady of McDuffie. Clearly divided loyalties.

It was a deal we couldn’t refuse and probably screwed the taxpayers. I’m still for Kenyon “GDS” McDuffie.

That’s ok but if he wins don’t complain. It will be Bowser 2.0. He doesn’t give a damn about public schools. His main thing is big business.

It will be a big win for big business and the private schools network.