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[quote=Anonymous]I have spent a lot of time working in DC public schools.  While it would be nice if Principals acknowledged every message, even when an actual content response is not necessary (i.e. you were writing to say "I agree", not "This is what we are requesting re: my child"), it is truly unrealistic to expect a Principal to reply where the content doesn't require a reply.

The ONLY way this would be a reasonable expectation is if you confirm with other parents that even when they send him/her an email that doesn't require a response beyond acknowledgement of receipt, that they still get a response from the Principal.  In other words, only if you confirm that you are actually being treated differently than other parents (as opposed to your speculation that you are), then you could raise it.

Yes, again, it would be nice, and it is civil and shows the message was read.  But please think about how many emails a day this Principal gets.  It's an unrealistic expectation.  And honestly, given that this is DC, you should focus on being pleased with the way they are treating your child (if that's how you feel).  It's a lot better to get the right outcomes but maybe not the niceties you want, than to get a lot of "Thanks for your emails" and no actual action.

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