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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A choice set of three similar schools -- like Murch, Janney and Lafayette -- doesn't make a whole lot of sense right now, but I believe the idea is to create some specializations so schools can have focuses of interest in a city of limited resources.  So let's say Murch takes on a world languages focus, Janney becomes more of a STEM school and Lafayette remains a traditional elementary.  In theory, families in that area will have more choices then.

If you live inbounds for Bancroft but don't believe Spanish immersion is a good fit for your child, right now you are SOL.  With the choice sets, you have preference for another option.  Presumably the same kind of variety of schools could be created in Ward 8 too.   The challenge outside of upper NW, though, is you may be stuck with a set of three poor performing schools.  I think this is where the OOB preferences kick in.[/quote]

Yes, but these schools work well as is. Why throw in a whole bunch of new changes and programs when school staff can barely keep up with the changes that are already underway from the last 5 years of reform? School staffs won't stay, and many families won't stay if their neighborhood school is randomly ordered to undergo a major shift in its programs in spite of being successful.[/quote]

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