Our DC Schools app for boundary change feedback
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I have no idea how feedback provided via this application might be used, but I just worked my way through it and it is pretty amazing. And I guess I trust the open data folks as much as anyone else to figure out a way to aggregate the comments and provide actual feedback to DME and DCPS.
http://ourdcschools.org/ Description here: http://greatergreatereducation.org/post/22590/curious-about-how-the-proposed-boundary-changes-will-affect-you-check-out-this-new-app/ |
cmgiven
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Hi -
I'm the guy who built the app, so I can note how we expect the feedback will be used: * It'll be shared back to DME and DCPS * It'll be analyzed by the data-heads in our group (Code for DC), and we'll probably create some visualizations or posts talking about the patterns we're seeing * It'll be shared with community groups so they can use it to advocate for their positions Can't really get any more specific until we get lots of feedback, so if you've got five minutes, take it for a spin: http://ourdcschools.org/ Chris Given Code for DC |
Anonymous
| I took it! Thanks. |
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| Thank you Code for DC! |
jsteele
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Chris:
I just completed it. Great app! |
Anonymous
| did not work for me. Put my street address in, clicked on Get Started. Nothing happened. |
jsteele
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I loads below the address input area. You might need to scroll up. |
Anonymous
| Hi Chris, great app! Question for you. For the Brent-Tyler-Friendship Chamberlain choice set, did you get the info that Friendship Chamberlain would be the charter included in the choice set from the DME/DCPS/charter school or is that just a guess since that is the only elementary charter in the area? |
cmgiven
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No guesswork involved. Friendship Chamberlain was indicated as the charter in question on this spreadsheet from DME: http://dme.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dme/publication/attachments/Copy%20of%20Example%20A-Proposed%20Choice%20Sets_4%2011%2014_0.xlsx
This being said, it's probably not more than a preliminary notion, particularly as the print materials simply refer to it as an anonymous charter. Anonymous three posts up, if you continue to have difficulties, shoot me an email at chris@ourdcschools.org. |
Anonymous
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I don't see Friendship Chamberlain listed on the spreadsheet you linked to--it just says "Charter?"
Similarly, when I put in my address the app said the charter was Eagle Academy, but I didn't see that listed on the link you gave or on what was provided at the Dunbar meeting. It wouldn't surprise me, but I'm still curious where you got the info. |
cmgiven
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| Ah, yes. By default, the school code column (C) is hidden. Unhide that, and you'll see Friendship Chamberlain's school code. This column is what we do our matching on. |
Anonymous
| fascinating--thank you! |
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I reloaded and it worked fine. |
Anonymous
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This is fantastic. Forces people to be little more thoughtful and allows for productive feedback.
As with the worksheets we did at the DME community meeting a few weeks ago, I'm sure the comments will vary geographically. It would be good for parents in one part of town to be aware of the issues and needs of parents in other areas. I've always had a feeling that the final proposal would include several variations that match those needs - what happens in AU Park will be different from what happens in Brookland and more different still from what happens in Anacostia. |
Anonymous
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Done. Very nice, smooth, well done.
I hope to receive the raw data and information, as I requested. |