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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mayor Bowser plans to cut funding for school renovations.  The result is that some 20 school renovations in the pipeline may not happen or could be delayed significantly.  Murch, where a bathroom doubles as a nurse's office, is likely to be delayed still further.  Meanwhile, the cost of renovating Duke Ellington has hit $178 million, reflecting DCPS' decision to fork over another $30 million for the project, bringing the renovation cost to $300K for each of Ellington's 600 students.  It seems unfair that DC taxpayers are paying so much for Ellington, which also has a source of private fundraising (not dedicated to the renovation) and educates a substantial number of students from outside DC.  At the same time, DC schools that actually serve only District students are getting the shaft.  Hey Murch community, looks like you got Bowsered!

http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/26689/many-schools-that-need-renovations-may-not-be-getting-them/#comments[/quote]

Really, pick a school that is more in need to take your pitty party too.  The funding allocations may be whack, but Murch is a rich school. with beautiful grounds, and high test scores.  There are so many schools across the city that are in more need than murch.[/quote]

not OP, but really, you should not talk about things you clearly know nothing about. . [/quote]

Murch isn't rich and doesn't have high test scores?!?![/quote]

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