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[quote=Anonymous]things to think about:

* it's convenient for kids to live near their classmates and to have shorter commutes to schools.  But is there also a value to kids having classmates from other neighborhoods?

* a family might have good reason to like living in one area and prefer a school located in another--should they be penalized?

* what do you do when the charter moves?

* would this lead to charters trying harder to locate in/move to different areas than they're currently clustered in?

* could putting a popular charter in the neighborhood lead to increased property values, and what are the pros and cons of that?

* will specialized schools like Yu Ying or Bridges be as successful if people get in not because they really love the school's specialty but because it's popular and located nearby?

I am not 100% decided on this issue but am leaning towards not liking neighborhood preference.  I'm sure I'd be in favor of it if I lived really close to a great charter though.[/quote]

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