New free shuttle service for students in Wards 7 & 8

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:School choice enables gentrification, whatever ones views on gentrification might be.

It also makes for a lot of extra traffic in the city.

If kids had buses, there would be a lot less traffic in the city.

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Anonymous wrote:This sounds promising. Hopefully, it can be expanded to drop off students EOTR to schools in other wards.

https://www.dcschoolconnect.com/

Question - is this supporting public schools, or not supporting public schools? Like, if you say the above are you infavor or charters and voucher access as well? Just curious, though I think overall any trasnportation linking wards is a good.

Charter schools are public schools. Why would the city not support them?

Many people support public and oppose charters (both public). That's fact. And their argument is that the focus should be on "strengthening public schools" (not charters). They also tout the neighborhood connections of pubic schools versus the geographic dynamism of charters in making their arguments. So to provide shuttles to move children away from their neighborhood public school.would seem to undermine them also.

That is such a patronizing argument. No one ever judges the mom in Chevy chase from driving across the park and attending an immersion charter. There are no patronizing people saying “she needs to support her community”. No, somehow people who live in communities with poor schools have an additional obligation to support their local schools and “create neighborhood connections”.

NP but I judge her. She already has access to good schools. Now she is creating traffic and taking a charter spot from a kid who doesn’t have as many options for good IB schools.

[Anonymous]

But you don’t reprimand her for not “supporting the community”.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This sounds promising. Hopefully, it can be expanded to drop off students EOTR to schools in other wards.

https://www.dcschoolconnect.com/

Question - is this supporting public schools, or not supporting public schools? Like, if you say the above are you infavor or charters and voucher access as well? Just curious, though I think overall any trasnportation linking wards is a good.

Charter schools are public schools. Why would the city not support them?

Many people support public and oppose charters (both public). That's fact. And their argument is that the focus should be on "strengthening public schools" (not charters). They also tout the neighborhood connections of pubic schools versus the geographic dynamism of charters in making their arguments. So to provide shuttles to move children away from their neighborhood public school.would seem to undermine them also.

That is such a patronizing argument. No one ever judges the mom in Chevy chase from driving across the park and attending an immersion charter. There are no patronizing people saying “she needs to support her community”. No, somehow people who live in communities with poor schools have an additional obligation to support their local schools and “create neighborhood connections”.

NP but I judge her. She already has access to good schools. Now she is creating traffic and taking a charter spot from a kid who doesn’t have as many options for good IB schools.

I judge you for your response. By your definition the only people who should ethically go to charter schools are those who live nearby. But aren’t charter schools designed to be different? What if you’re a bilingual family and you want to keep that part of your culture. Why isn’t it okay for people further afield to take advantage of charter spots?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This sounds promising. Hopefully, it can be expanded to drop off students EOTR to schools in other wards.

https://www.dcschoolconnect.com/

Question - is this supporting public schools, or not supporting public schools? Like, if you say the above are you infavor or charters and voucher access as well? Just curious, though I think overall any trasnportation linking wards is a good.

Charter schools are public schools. Why would the city not support them?

Many people support public and oppose charters (both public). That's fact. And their argument is that the focus should be on "strengthening public schools" (not charters). They also tout the neighborhood connections of pubic schools versus the geographic dynamism of charters in making their arguments. So to provide shuttles to move children away from their neighborhood public school.would seem to undermine them also.

That is such a patronizing argument. No one ever judges the mom in Chevy chase from driving across the park and attending an immersion charter. There are no patronizing people saying “she needs to support her community”. No, somehow people who live in communities with poor schools have an additional obligation to support their local schools and “create neighborhood connections”.

NP but I judge her. She already has access to good schools. Now she is creating traffic and taking a charter spot from a kid who doesn’t have as many options for good IB schools.

I judge you for your response. By your definition the only people who should ethically go to charter schools are those who live nearby. But aren’t charter schools designed to be different? What if you’re a bilingual family and you want to keep that part of your culture. Why isn’t it okay for people further afield to take advantage of charter spots?

Yeah, I love the idea that ultimately charters are neighborhood schools and should only be used by people nearby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This sounds promising. Hopefully, it can be expanded to drop off students EOTR to schools in other wards.

https://www.dcschoolconnect.com/

Question - is this supporting public schools, or not supporting public schools? Like, if you say the above are you infavor or charters and voucher access as well? Just curious, though I think overall any trasnportation linking wards is a good.

Charter schools are public schools. Why would the city not support them?

Many people support public and oppose charters (both public). That's fact. And their argument is that the focus should be on "strengthening public schools" (not charters). They also tout the neighborhood connections of pubic schools versus the geographic dynamism of charters in making their arguments. So to provide shuttles to move children away from their neighborhood public school.would seem to undermine them also.

That is such a patronizing argument. No one ever judges the mom in Chevy chase from driving across the park and attending an immersion charter. There are no patronizing people saying “she needs to support her community”. No, somehow people who live in communities with poor schools have an additional obligation to support their local schools and “create neighborhood connections”.

NP but I judge her. She already has access to good schools. Now she is creating traffic and taking a charter spot from a kid who doesn’t have as many options for good IB schools.

I judge you for your response. By your definition the only people who should ethically go to charter schools are those who live nearby. But aren’t charter schools designed to be different? What if you’re a bilingual family and you want to keep that part of your culture. Why isn’t it okay for people further afield to take advantage of charter spots?

Yeah, I love the idea that ultimately charters are neighborhood schools and should only be used by people nearby.

You judge people from “good” areas for taking a spot for less advantaged students.

You judge people from “bad” areas for “not supporting their community” and “hurting their local schools”.

Seems like a reasonable accusation. I believe many middle class families in dc feel that way.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I feel conflicted about this. I guess it boils down to whether you think school choice is good or whether it hurt neighborhood schools. The easier it is to go to a "better" school across town the less incentive their is to invest in your community. I know I wouldn't send my kids to many of the schools in Wards 7 & 8 so I don't blame those families for looking for other options. But how will those schools improve and attract more families if everyone bails. Its complicated.

I love this white savior here.

It’s not just that black people and brown people are supposed to survive in a climate of racial prejudice, it’s also our job to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and improve failing schools as well.

The best elementary school in DC is Janney, in Ward 3. Ever given any thought as to why? Parental involvement. Parental involvement with the school, with DCPS, with their community AND WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Doesn't matter who you are, parental involvement - on multiple levels - is required for a school to be successful. You need a sizeable group of parents prioritizing education in their family and their community in order to make a school successful. Janney hasn't always been high performing and it hasn't always been crowded. Same with Deal and Wilson, which, not surprisingly, are the middle and high schools for Janney kids. Again, none of those 3 schools would be worth a damn without the parents involved in that school. That's what the PP is talking about. And, frankly, any parent in Ward 3 would understand exactly what PP was getting at with her comment. Parents investing in their neighborhood schools, community and their kids is the (not so) secret sauce. Not sure what racial prejudice has to do with anything and, in particular, why it would prevent you from reading to your children from the day they are born, filling your house with books, never buying them an electronic device, and taking them to the library and free Smithsonian museums whenever you have time to spend together.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But you don’t reprimand her for not “supporting the community”.

I don't reprimand anyone who supports charters as an option for all from attending charters..if you support public schools for all and charters, private or vouchers for only some, then I would reprimand you.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel conflicted about this. I guess it boils down to whether you think school choice is good or whether it hurt neighborhood schools. The easier it is to go to a "better" school across town the less incentive their is to invest in your community. I know I wouldn't send my kids to many of the schools in Wards 7 & 8 so I don't blame those families for looking for other options. But how will those schools improve and attract more families if everyone bails. Its complicated.

I love this white savior here.

It’s not just that black people and brown people are supposed to survive in a climate of racial prejudice, it’s also our job to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and improve failing schools as well.

The best elementary school in DC is Janney, in Ward 3. Ever given any thought as to why? Parental involvement. Parental involvement with the school, with DCPS, with their community AND WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Doesn't matter who you are, parental involvement - on multiple levels - is required for a school to be successful. You need a sizeable group of parents prioritizing education in their family and their community in order to make a school successful. Janney hasn't always been high performing and it hasn't always been crowded. Same with Deal and Wilson, which, not surprisingly, are the middle and high schools for Janney kids. Again, none of those 3 schools would be worth a damn without the parents involved in that school. That's what the PP is talking about. And, frankly, any parent in Ward 3 would understand exactly what PP was getting at with her comment. Parents investing in their neighborhood schools, community and their kids is the (not so) secret sauce. Not sure what racial prejudice has to do with anything and, in particular, why it would prevent you from reading to your children from the day they are born, filling your house with books, never buying them an electronic device, and taking them to the library and free Smithsonian museums whenever you have time to spend together.

No, the reason is because the parents are wealthy and can therefore solve nearly all of their parenting or family problems with money.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel conflicted about this. I guess it boils down to whether you think school choice is good or whether it hurt neighborhood schools. The easier it is to go to a "better" school across town the less incentive their is to invest in your community. I know I wouldn't send my kids to many of the schools in Wards 7 & 8 so I don't blame those families for looking for other options. But how will those schools improve and attract more families if everyone bails. Its complicated.

I love this white savior here.

It’s not just that black people and brown people are supposed to survive in a climate of racial prejudice, it’s also our job to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and improve failing schools as well.

The best elementary school in DC is Janney, in Ward 3. Ever given any thought as to why? Parental involvement. Parental involvement with the school, with DCPS, with their community AND WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Doesn't matter who you are, parental involvement - on multiple levels - is required for a school to be successful. You need a sizeable group of parents prioritizing education in their family and their community in order to make a school successful. Janney hasn't always been high performing and it hasn't always been crowded. Same with Deal and Wilson, which, not surprisingly, are the middle and high schools for Janney kids. Again, none of those 3 schools would be worth a damn without the parents involved in that school. That's what the PP is talking about. And, frankly, any parent in Ward 3 would understand exactly what PP was getting at with her comment. Parents investing in their neighborhood schools, community and their kids is the (not so) secret sauce. Not sure what racial prejudice has to do with anything and, in particular, why it would prevent you from reading to your children from the day they are born, filling your house with books, never buying them an electronic device, and taking them to the library and free Smithsonian museums whenever you have time to spend together.

are you saying that it is good parenting to "never buy your child an electronic device"? do you live in 1994?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel conflicted about this. I guess it boils down to whether you think school choice is good or whether it hurt neighborhood schools. The easier it is to go to a "better" school across town the less incentive their is to invest in your community. I know I wouldn't send my kids to many of the schools in Wards 7 & 8 so I don't blame those families for looking for other options. But how will those schools improve and attract more families if everyone bails. Its complicated.

I love this white savior here.

It’s not just that black people and brown people are supposed to survive in a climate of racial prejudice, it’s also our job to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and improve failing schools as well.

The best elementary school in DC is Janney, in Ward 3. Ever given any thought as to why? Parental involvement. Parental involvement with the school, with DCPS, with their community AND WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Doesn't matter who you are, parental involvement - on multiple levels - is required for a school to be successful. You need a sizeable group of parents prioritizing education in their family and their community in order to make a school successful. Janney hasn't always been high performing and it hasn't always been crowded. Same with Deal and Wilson, which, not surprisingly, are the middle and high schools for Janney kids. Again, none of those 3 schools would be worth a damn without the parents involved in that school. That's what the PP is talking about. And, frankly, any parent in Ward 3 would understand exactly what PP was getting at with her comment. Parents investing in their neighborhood schools, community and their kids is the (not so) secret sauce. Not sure what racial prejudice has to do with anything and, in particular, why it would prevent you from reading to your children from the day they are born, filling your house with books, never buying them an electronic device, and taking them to the library and free Smithsonian museums whenever you have time to spend together.

No, the reason is because the parents are wealthy and can therefore solve nearly all of their parenting or family problems with money.

Not the PP and I fully agree that life is usually better with money's and even better with more money. But people without money can also solve problems (geeze, been there!) And not all parenting is solving problems

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel conflicted about this. I guess it boils down to whether you think school choice is good or whether it hurt neighborhood schools. The easier it is to go to a "better" school across town the less incentive their is to invest in your community. I know I wouldn't send my kids to many of the schools in Wards 7 & 8 so I don't blame those families for looking for other options. But how will those schools improve and attract more families if everyone bails. Its complicated.

I love this white savior here.

It’s not just that black people and brown people are supposed to survive in a climate of racial prejudice, it’s also our job to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and improve failing schools as well.

The best elementary school in DC is Janney, in Ward 3. Ever given any thought as to why? Parental involvement. Parental involvement with the school, with DCPS, with their community AND WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Doesn't matter who you are, parental involvement - on multiple levels - is required for a school to be successful. You need a sizeable group of parents prioritizing education in their family and their community in order to make a school successful. Janney hasn't always been high performing and it hasn't always been crowded. Same with Deal and Wilson, which, not surprisingly, are the middle and high schools for Janney kids. Again, none of those 3 schools would be worth a damn without the parents involved in that school. That's what the PP is talking about. And, frankly, any parent in Ward 3 would understand exactly what PP was getting at with her comment. Parents investing in their neighborhood schools, community and their kids is the (not so) secret sauce. Not sure what racial prejudice has to do with anything and, in particular, why it would prevent you from reading to your children from the day they are born, filling your house with books, never buying them an electronic device, and taking them to the library and free Smithsonian museums whenever you have time to spend together.

No, the reason is because the parents are wealthy and can therefore solve nearly all of their parenting or family problems with money.

PP here. Having money has nothing to do with being a good parent. My single mom, who worked two jobs to support me and my two brothers, was an amazing parent. She showered us with affection and made it clear that education was a priority (even though she herself never went to college). On the flip side, there are some wealthy people here who are bad parents and I feel very sorry for their kids. They will be the spoiled brats with drug problems who can never hold down a job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel conflicted about this. I guess it boils down to whether you think school choice is good or whether it hurt neighborhood schools. The easier it is to go to a "better" school across town the less incentive their is to invest in your community. I know I wouldn't send my kids to many of the schools in Wards 7 & 8 so I don't blame those families for looking for other options. But how will those schools improve and attract more families if everyone bails. Its complicated.

I love this white savior here.

It’s not just that black people and brown people are supposed to survive in a climate of racial prejudice, it’s also our job to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and improve failing schools as well.

The best elementary school in DC is Janney, in Ward 3. Ever given any thought as to why? Parental involvement. Parental involvement with the school, with DCPS, with their community AND WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Doesn't matter who you are, parental involvement - on multiple levels - is required for a school to be successful. You need a sizeable group of parents prioritizing education in their family and their community in order to make a school successful. Janney hasn't always been high performing and it hasn't always been crowded. Same with Deal and Wilson, which, not surprisingly, are the middle and high schools for Janney kids. Again, none of those 3 schools would be worth a damn without the parents involved in that school. That's what the PP is talking about. And, frankly, any parent in Ward 3 would understand exactly what PP was getting at with her comment. Parents investing in their neighborhood schools, community and their kids is the (not so) secret sauce. Not sure what racial prejudice has to do with anything and, in particular, why it would prevent you from reading to your children from the day they are born, filling your house with books, never buying them an electronic device, and taking them to the library and free Smithsonian museums whenever you have time to spend together.

Ah yes, it's true that no kids from Janney, Deal or Wilson have electronics. Good imaginary parenting guidelines, self-righteous lady!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel conflicted about this. I guess it boils down to whether you think school choice is good or whether it hurt neighborhood schools. The easier it is to go to a "better" school across town the less incentive their is to invest in your community. I know I wouldn't send my kids to many of the schools in Wards 7 & 8 so I don't blame those families for looking for other options. But how will those schools improve and attract more families if everyone bails. Its complicated.

I love this white savior here.

It’s not just that black people and brown people are supposed to survive in a climate of racial prejudice, it’s also our job to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and improve failing schools as well.

The best elementary school in DC is Janney, in Ward 3. Ever given any thought as to why? Parental involvement. Parental involvement with the school, with DCPS, with their community AND WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Doesn't matter who you are, parental involvement - on multiple levels - is required for a school to be successful. You need a sizeable group of parents prioritizing education in their family and their community in order to make a school successful. Janney hasn't always been high performing and it hasn't always been crowded. Same with Deal and Wilson, which, not surprisingly, are the middle and high schools for Janney kids. Again, none of those 3 schools would be worth a damn without the parents involved in that school. That's what the PP is talking about. And, frankly, any parent in Ward 3 would understand exactly what PP was getting at with her comment. Parents investing in their neighborhood schools, community and their kids is the (not so) secret sauce. Not sure what racial prejudice has to do with anything and, in particular, why it would prevent you from reading to your children from the day they are born, filling your house with books, never buying them an electronic device, and taking them to the library and free Smithsonian museums whenever you have time to spend together.

are you saying that it is good parenting to "never buy your child an electronic device"? do you live in 1994?

PP here. Yes, I am. Electronic devices exist so parents can ignore their children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel conflicted about this. I guess it boils down to whether you think school choice is good or whether it hurt neighborhood schools. The easier it is to go to a "better" school across town the less incentive their is to invest in your community. I know I wouldn't send my kids to many of the schools in Wards 7 & 8 so I don't blame those families for looking for other options. But how will those schools improve and attract more families if everyone bails. Its complicated.

I love this white savior here.

It’s not just that black people and brown people are supposed to survive in a climate of racial prejudice, it’s also our job to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and improve failing schools as well.

The best elementary school in DC is Janney, in Ward 3. Ever given any thought as to why? Parental involvement. Parental involvement with the school, with DCPS, with their community AND WITH THEIR CHILDREN. Doesn't matter who you are, parental involvement - on multiple levels - is required for a school to be successful. You need a sizeable group of parents prioritizing education in their family and their community in order to make a school successful. Janney hasn't always been high performing and it hasn't always been crowded. Same with Deal and Wilson, which, not surprisingly, are the middle and high schools for Janney kids. Again, none of those 3 schools would be worth a damn without the parents involved in that school. That's what the PP is talking about. And, frankly, any parent in Ward 3 would understand exactly what PP was getting at with her comment. Parents investing in their neighborhood schools, community and their kids is the (not so) secret sauce. Not sure what racial prejudice has to do with anything and, in particular, why it would prevent you from reading to your children from the day they are born, filling your house with books, never buying them an electronic device, and taking them to the library and free Smithsonian museums whenever you have time to spend together.

are you saying that it is good parenting to "never buy your child an electronic device"? do you live in 1994?

PP here. Yes, I am. Electronic devices exist so parents can ignore their children.

Does that include the electronic device you're using to try to condescend to the world at large on DCUM? Because your kids could use a lesson plan for tomorrow. Why are you ignoring them? Do you want to get kicked out of Janney?