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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The WOTP resources are highly educated families and their kids that reap the benefits of these parents.

How could DCPS export that across the park?
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That's exactly what they're trying to do with "controlled choice." They're in for the shock of their lives if they think WOTP families will agree to export their kids out of neighborhood schools.[/quote]

There is no scenario under which WOTP elementary school kids will be bussed out of their neighborhoods. Each of the choice sets is comprised of schools close to home.[/quote]

A choice set that is without a bus system is ridiculous. A few miles away and not metro accessible? How can that work!

[b]Build your neighborhood schools people[/b].[/quote]

This! I know families in schools in DC, MD and VA. The one thing the successful schools have in common is that families are involved, parents volunteer time, and if they can, money to make sure the school is a success. One poster on another thread said that he/she shouldn't have to do anything at her school. It should work on it's own. It's precisely that attitude that keeps schools from succeeding. Any success takes work.[/quote]

This is a lovely idea but it won't work. Involved parents, fundraising, volunteering, etc. great stuff but it will not eliminate the effects of poverty on academic achievement, as much as we would like to believe this fairy tale, it will not turn red into green.[/quote]

I don't think one can eliminate all the effects of poverty, but the things you mentioned can help make schools places where children can learn. Poor doesn't mean unable to learn.[/quote]

Yes, and these are worthwhile endeavors. But what makes you think that students at the so-called "failing schools" schools aren't learning?[/quote]

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