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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]the number of wealthy parents, who stand there, alleging that 1) APS is ignoring the data and 2) low income people need transit accessible schools b/c they rely on the bus to get to school- displays an amazing level of lack of self-awareness.
The best data- shows that virtually no one uses transit to get their kids to school.  You want a data based decision?  This 'talking point' is totally irrelevant and basically false.[/quote]
I think there are probably a handful of families who may have logistical issues around public transportation/walkability. One thing the wealthy and outraged could consider is carpooling/dropping students off on their way home. I know that I have helped other parents and have been helped when I was in a bind. If these communities are really strong and committed to equity among their families it should be easy to set up. [/quote]

right- there's actually a variety of ways to solve this particular problem- buses to school events, carpooling, extended day at 'neighborhood schools with transportation.  APS policy actually already provides for paying for taxi's home for ill students whose parents cannot afford to transport them- https://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/arlington/Board.nsf/files/AZ6PE26430E1/$file/E-5.1%20PIP-1%20Pupil%20Transportation.pdf
the problem is- the lobby of parents who are throwing up this as a barrier don't want to solve the problem, they want to throw up a barrier in an attempt to stop the move.[/quote]

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