Basis DC and Capital City being investigated

[Anonymous]

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.


Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823#GCUaqYQbU70y3xyW.99

[Anonymous]

I'm confused? Per Obama, you are allowed to enroll them. Am I missing something here?

[Anonymous]

did you read it?

[Anonymous]

Sorry no, just did. I see now the two schools made it difficult. Maybe they didn't know about the law.

[Anonymous]

Basis is from Arizona, I wonder if they are using some of the freaking AZ logic out here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.


Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823#GCUaqYQbU70y3xyW.99

I can't help but think there's something contradictory about insisting that DC residents jump through hoops to establish their legitimate residency, only to turn a blind eye towards illegal residency and being punished for failing to turn the blind eye.

Galling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.


Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823#GCUaqYQbU70y3xyW.99

I can't help but think there's something contradictory about insisting that DC residents jump through hoops to establish their legitimate residency, only to turn a blind eye towards illegal residency and being punished for failing to turn the blind eye.

Galling.

dc residency (based on an electric bill ect) needs to be proved and has NOTHING to do with being in the US legally or not. As a society, we want all kids in our borders in school. We want this for the good of us as a society. These two schools weren't letting them in because they would drag down scores. That is what is galling.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.


Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823#GCUaqYQbU70y3xyW.99

I can't help but think there's something contradictory about insisting that DC residents jump through hoops to establish their legitimate residency, only to turn a blind eye towards illegal residency and being punished for failing to turn the blind eye.

Galling.

The Supreme Court ruled quite a while ago that children have a right to an education regardless of immigration status, so denying enrollment on that basis is illegal. Most illegal immigrants pay taxes where they live.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.


Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823#GCUaqYQbU70y3xyW.99

I can't help but think there's something contradictory about insisting that DC residents jump through hoops to establish their legitimate residency, only to turn a blind eye towards illegal residency and being punished for failing to turn the blind eye.

Galling.

REGARDLESS, once again DCPS schools have to take anybody that shows up outside their door; whereas, the Charters directly or indirectly cherry-pick and then tout how much better they are than public schools. If DCPS could self-select who shows up at their door and only have students of motivated parents, of course their scores would be better.

[Anonymous]

So if you go to the link that OP provided, there is NOTHING more. That is the entire piece.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.


Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823#GCUaqYQbU70y3xyW.99

I can't help but think there's something contradictory about insisting that DC residents jump through hoops to establish their legitimate residency, only to turn a blind eye towards illegal residency and being punished for failing to turn the blind eye.

Galling.

REGARDLESS, once again DCPS schools have to take anybody that shows up outside their door; whereas, the Charters directly or indirectly cherry-pick and then tout how much better they are than public schools. If DCPS could self-select who shows up at their door and only have students of motivated parents, of course their scores would be better.

+1

Come on charter advocates, keep insisting that charters don't cherry pick students....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.


Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823#GCUaqYQbU70y3xyW.99

I can't help but think there's something contradictory about insisting that DC residents jump through hoops to establish their legitimate residency, only to turn a blind eye towards illegal residency and being punished for failing to turn the blind eye.

Galling.

REGARDLESS, once again DCPS schools have to take anybody that shows up outside their door; whereas, the Charters directly or indirectly cherry-pick and then tout how much better they are than public schools. If DCPS could self-select who shows up at their door and only have students of motivated parents, of course their scores would be better.

+1

Come on charter advocates, keep insisting that charters don't cherry pick students....

Some charters do, some charters don't. When a school does it's not acceptable in any way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823&title=2-dc-schools-investigated-on-immigrant-enrollment

2 DC schools investigated on immigrant enrollment


WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department says two District of Columbia charter schools are being investigated over possible barriers to enrollment by students brought to the United States illegally.

The Obama administration issued guidance Thursday reminding schools that they are obligated to enroll every student regardless of immigration status.

The Education Department said it's received 17 complaints since 2011. Two of those involved district charter schools: Basis DC and Capital City.

Before the list of schools was released late Thursday, D.C. Public Charter School Board spokeswoman Lauren Williams said she was not aware of any complaints involving schools in the system. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the specific schools.


Read more at http://www.ksl.com/?nid=157&sid=29814823#GCUaqYQbU70y3xyW.99

I can't help but think there's something contradictory about insisting that DC residents jump through hoops to establish their legitimate residency, only to turn a blind eye towards illegal residency and being punished for failing to turn the blind eye.

Galling.

REGARDLESS, once again DCPS schools have to take anybody that shows up outside their door; whereas, the Charters directly or indirectly cherry-pick and then tout how much better they are than public schools. If DCPS could self-select who shows up at their door and only have students of motivated parents, of course their scores would be better.

Have we established that all charters do this? Or that two of the seventeen that are being investigated are charters?

[jsteele]

This is just an investigation. It's probably best to wait for the results of the investigation before pontificating. Given the number of legal immigrants at Cap City, I have a hard time believing the school caused much of a road block for an undocumented one, unless the long wait list was considered a barrier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

REGARDLESS, once again DCPS schools have to take anybody that shows up outside their door; whereas, the Charters directly or indirectly cherry-pick and then tout how much better they are than public schools. If DCPS could self-select who shows up at their door and only have students of motivated parents, of course their scores would be better.

Yeah, it's all that math. Can't have illegal immigrants coming in and finishing the books in twenty minutes.

Conspiracy theories aside, I'd bet this really turns out to be minor. It's likely a misinterpretation of the in-boundary law, as mentioned previously, and will be corrected going forward. I can't imagine that any charter has it in for immigrants, many of whom come from far better school systems than DCPS.