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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe the opposed neighbors simply do not like LAMB because the LAMB community is not very likable. Not talking abut the kids here - just the holier than though adults.[/quote]

I’m sorry, we are newer at Lamb and I simply do not see this at all. At. All. And I’m not uncritical of the school. Seems like some people met one or two they didn’t like someplace and that was that. Prejudice against the entire school. And lots of trash talking. Please, don’t judge me based on your preconceived notions.[/quote]

+1. To assume all parents at an entire school are "holier than thou" just exposes your own ignorance and completely undermines any point you're trying to make.

I've said this before and I'll say it again: there are difficult parents at EVERY school---public, charter, and private. There are also great parents at every school.

If you're really so against LAMB going to Kingsbury, how about backing up your position with facts instead of assumptions and general attacks directed at an entire group of people?[/quote]

Well said - I am also a LAMB parent AND a former West parent - same kid.  Our son just happened to get in and we picked LAMB even though it's farther away.  It's just a preference and we wanted him to learn Spanish, which he did - FAST.  
But I'm really offended being called "holier than thou".  That person should get off their own high horse and be a bit more humble.  LAMB parents have been through a LOT - are are nothing but normal humble people.  I think I met one bad apple...

Second, for those not understanding Charter v. Public - charters arose due to the dysfunction of DCPS as a viable alternative to a decent education w/o paying for a private school and going bankrupt.  What's NOT to love? I don't have $40,000/yr to send my kid to Sidwell - do you???

The only gripe I have with Charters in general is the lack of mandated teacher certification, meaning, they could hire anyone as long as they are taking training toward certification, which is typically exploited.

Back to the LAMB at Kingsbury issue, and I live just a couple blocks away from Kingsbury, there likely wouldn't be any more traffic in the area than you see now with 14th st. as crazy as it is.  AND lots of kids at LAMB walk or bike to school!  Plus, kids 8 and up are allowed to "kiss and ride" style drop-off, so there isn't a parking issue for them.  They could even drop-off a couple blocks away!

I'm confident that the issues will be worked out, but I don't see there being a major traffic problem.  Sorry, folks opposed to LAMB.  I know there are a few on lower Farragut opposed specifically because of a traffic assumption, but most of your issues NOW are related to WEST and the one-way on Emerson!  Right?!  The DDOT report proved that.  I am FOR making Farragut one-way up-hill and keeping Gallatin the same.  Hopefully, the West renovation will incorporate that in the design.
I do agree with the Emerson one-way, but it could have been fixed with a "Do not enter - local traffic only between the hours of 7-7" sign - which would have fixed the glitch in the navigation systems like Waze that kept sending people into dangerous intersections and crowded streets.

I have been living here - helping West and LAMB - and hopefully this will all work out - but the CNDI-LA group has gone overboard to the point of insanity.

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