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[quote=Anonymous]Change is possible but OP has identified the biggest current obstacles to that change -- the culture of both education advocates and administrative leadership don't get it.

I have become deeply cynical about the entire education policy landscape as a parent in DCPS, as I see how totally divorced from reality most policy decision-makers are. Even when they are parents, they often live in this parallel universe that allows them to overlook the obvious problems with their approach. And yes they are addicted to metrics that can easily fit in a power point while ignoring what teachers and parents tell them, especially at the elementary level where the burden of testing is truly hurting these kids (MS and HS students sometimes benefit from testing emphasis, especially if college bound, but in elementary learning is truly obscured by teaching to the test).

I have reached a point, though, where I have accepted it will not change during my tenure as a DCPS parent. Covid was a major turning point and at this point I base all decisions for my kids on what is best for them personally and our family personally, and I no longer factor community or school benefit into our choices. It's sad but I think realistically it's the best way to navigate this particular system.

We are hear for 3 more years and then decamping for another school district where MS and HS function more effectively. And that's only because I feel confident in my ability to supplement and support during these 3 years before I'm out of my depth. That wasn't my goal when we started this journey and it took a lot for me to get to this point, but I'm resigned and just relieved to have a plan for my kids that actually serves their interests.[/quote]

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