BASIS DC to open in 2012-2013

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]Yes, charters run the gauntlet. But so too are some of the other DCPS schools as well - just look at the Ludlow Taylor thread as another recent example. The moment white folks start showing up at any school in DC, the suspicion spikes and accusations and allegations start getting thrown around, IMHO, it's all part of a bigger issue of anti-white reverse racism and anti-gentrification.[/quote]

I just checked the LT thread. Ouch! I'm a Native Washingtonian, and it hurts to see people rip each other apart on DCUM -- everywhere it seems. Come on, everybody, give each other the benefit of the doubt. We're all parents who care about our kids, right?

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]
+1

I think the anti-gentrification sentiment is well summarized by the following (which I found on another site.)

I am from New York City. My mother was born and raised in Harlem in Drew Hamliton Projects. If you are from New York you know where Drew Hamilton is. I am disgusted with the invasion of white people in Harlem. I am not racist but I am proud of Harlem. I like the idea of segregation in Harlem. It’s not Harlem without black people, the same goes for New Orleans. White people have every neighborhood from A street to 96th street as well as Inwood. Why do they need Spanish Harlem, Harlem, and Washington Heights. These people can live anywhere in the 5 boroughs but choose to move to Harlem. They treat this area as if it was nothing before they got there, as if people didn’t reside in this area prior to them moving in. They don’t understand the value of this area.

I think that the answer is that white people can move wherever they want to and there is no need to consider how people who live there want to maintain a segregated part of the city for their own group. Same for everybody. [/quote]

No, that is a myth. The truth is that people can only move to places where they can afford to pay their bills and raise their children.

[Anonymous]

I think your missing (or avoiding) my point. What irks is the causal bigotry
that passes for acceptable. the person who wrote the Harlem piece said that:

I am disgusted with the invasion of white people in Harlem.

Would it be OK if the person said

I am disgusted with the invasion of black people in Bowie.

If one is OK and the other not, whats the difference?

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]I think your missing (or avoiding) my point. What irks is the causal bigotry
that passes for acceptable. the person who wrote the Harlem piece said that:

I am disgusted with the invasion of white people in Harlem.

Would it be OK if the person said

I am disgusted with the invasion of black people in Bowie.

If one is OK and the other not, whats the difference?


[/quote]

The big irony of your point is that I also lived in Bowie for a while, so I've seen both sides of the equation played out. You're right: both kinds of racism are despicable. My point is also right: the people who move to Bowie and the people who "gentrify" in town are moving to the locations they can afford. New residents are not trying to provoke existing ones; they're just trying to enjoy their lives. Prior residents, racist or not, just have to grow up and adjust. Thank God for nondiscrimination housing laws.

[Anonymous]

Change happens, it has happened before, and it will continue to happen. Even the "historically black" neighborhoods in cities like NYC and elsewhere weren't always "historically black" - they have rich and diverse histories that have changed many times. It's to be expected that people will lash out against anything new, whether it's change in neighborhoods or change in schools.

[Anonymous]

We are glad to be out of BASIS...got into Eaton and are thrilled. Our child was scared to go to school...fights, and bullying and no action or communication from admin or teachers at BASIS.

[Anonymous]

Run from BASIS! I'm going back to Barnard...and they are grateful to have us back.

[Anonymous]

I know dozens of parents who are quite happy with BASIS. To each, his own!

[Anonymous]

18:11---if your child was in 5th last year at Basis, then how can they be going to Eaton for 5th. Eaton ends at 5th and then it's to Deal or Hardy.

[Anonymous]

+1. Same for Barnard. You need to work on your trolling. I'm also a bit suspicious of the poster who "just" got a call for 6th at Basis...really, on a Saturday?

[Anonymous]

Ha ha... BUSTED. Seriously, I have no idea why the anti-Basis trolls even bother with their nonsense anymore. Nobody's buying it, everyone here just laughs at them.

[Anonymous]

Um, 19:01, got the call on Wednesday, turned it down on a Friday. Sorry not to be here on DCUM updating hourly.

I have a life as do my children. You might want to consider getting one--though it must be hard when you consider the amount of time you spend boosting BASIS.

When I told DC he got a spot, the response was, "God, no."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:+1. Same for Barnard. You need to work on your trolling. I'm also a bit suspicious of the poster who "just" got a call for 6th at Basis...really, on a Saturday?

To repeat 5th grade maybe?

[Anonymous]

Also removing my children from BASIS DC. My children were not safe from bullying in the school and people in charge are dismissive and don't seem to care children getting bullied.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also removing my children from BASIS DC. My children were not safe from bullying in the school and people in charge are dismissive and don't seem to care children getting bullied.

BASIS parent here.

PP, would you be willing to elaborate? Are your children boys or girls? What grades are they in? How were they bullied? How did the administration respond (or not respond)?

Our daughter is at BASIS now and has not experienced any bullying. Our son will likely attend in a couple of years, and I do worry that he might be bullied.

Thanks