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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't disagree with closing Ross either.[/quote]

Ross is very small, yes.  But this small environment has been very successful in serving kids from different cultures, speaking different languages, coming from different socioeconomic situations.  It wouldn't make sense to close a school that is academically successful and also successful in closing the achievement gap.

But yes, when it comes to the small size being a limiting factor in ability to provide a range of specials, it is an issue.  No room for expansion in this tiny building and tiny playground.

People have primarily discussed the loss of art on this thread, and my child has really enjoyed the art at Fillmore.  But there is also the loss of music, and the known links between music and math.  It's only once a week, and I'm not versed on the data regarding how much music is needed to have a positive effect on improving or reinforcing skills in math. But what I do know is that a lot of kids are getting exposure to music who would not otherwise have this opportunity.  There are plenty of Ross families who do not have the resources to give their kid music lessons outside of school.

I don't know what the answer is, but I do know there is no room to expand at Ross.  And among other costs of suddenly moving a program in house, the startup costs to suddenly have a stash of instruments to loan to all the families who can't afford to rent an instrument is not insignificant.  And those loaner instruments have been a great equalizer so that all kids can have the same experience and not feel left out because their family can't afford it.  I would wish this opportunity for every kid in DCPS.[/quote]

So would you be opposed to arts education once a week at Garrison, Reed or SWWFS? [/quote]

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