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No they won't. They have no intention of opening a second middle school in DC. If you read their proposal this would be clear to you.

Their hope was 2 elementary schools feeding one middle / high school. [/quote]

I read the proposal, my point was more general.  They actually did request an increase in the number of middle school slots three years ago and were denied by the board.  I believe they have every intention of opening more schools in DC (and other locations) if there is demand and the political climate is accommodating. [/quote]

3 years ago it was because they had horrible attrition and a very expensive mortgage. The Board rightly said that the school's lack of financial planning wasn't a reason to increase the enrollment ceiling.

They are opening BASIS Independent schools at a rapid clip (Manhattan next fall) but have slowed their charter growth significantly. It's much easier when you can pick who enrolls and everyone pays $28,000/year.[/quote]

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