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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Proximity preference for individual students eligible for free and reduced meals. There's my policy preference.[/quote]

YES. Agreed.[/quote]
+1 yup. giving higher SES families yet another way to up their chances is not needed. Charters are intended to offer some sort of unique curriculum (Montessori, language immersion, etc.) that traditional DCPS don't typically offer (yes, I know about Oyster, et al) and therefore, should provide equal access for all District residents. But if we want to shift the conversation slightly to one that would help poor children gain access to the the successful charter down the street from the public housing unit, then I'm all for it. And I'd go so far as to say that those charters should do outreach to those families to make them aware of their options.

So OP, if you're a college-educated professional earning a middle class salary who drives a car who's trying to figure out some angle to get a leg up for a HRCS in your hood be careful. Your self-serving attempt could quickly result in a policy that makes it more difficult for you to win a spot. [/quote]

why have these "unique curriculums" not taken off west of 16th street? [/quote]

Charters are supposed to innovate with different curriculums, teaching styles, length of school day etc in an effort to better serve students that traditional schools are failing.

Students west of 16th St aren't being poorly served so schools aren't failing. So charters aren't going to be approved to open there. Also, the real estate is too expensive for them to make the finances work.

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