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Anonymous wrote:I thought it was worthwhile. My goal was to get a quick feeling for a large number of schools, and it was definitely a way to do that.

Did you find any hidden gems?

I’d like to know this too. I’d like to know what schools that aren’t usually spoken highly about here impressed people.

Well, I was impressed with Burroughs, but it isn't really hidden anymore. I thought Langley's principal was good and I liked their Conscious Discipline stuff. I have a handful of potential schools at the bottom of my list, all ward 5 neighborhood schools, and can only list a few. But I think Langley will be one of them.

Burroughs is a gem for Early Childhood “if” you get the right teachers. As a happy parent that was there for ECE, it’s unfortunate that leadership has not made the necessary staff changes that need to happen for this school to be great. The quality of liking kids should have been considered when staffing. If you get in make sure you get the nice teachers. You will know right away.

As far as beyond PK, more staffing changes are needed. Wonderful building, great location, very engaging teachers if you get the right ones. I also wish there were more neighborhood kids at Burroughs, There aren’t many Brookland kids there.

Pp here, not sure we would get into Burroughs OOB. The chances at Langley are not 100% anymore but I think it is a great option if you need a safety-ish school that you feel good about.

We got in off the waitlist (high single-digits). Still put them on your list!

Thanks! Were you OOB? How do you like it?

Yes, OOB. We like it fine. It has its ups and downs, as every school does, but they have a core group of dedicated staff and parents and an attentive administration. The STEM projects the older grades create are impressive.