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I believe that it is safe to say that the large majority of parents want their children to attend a "good school" [solid academics + safe environment] that is close by [10-15 minute distance or less being ideal].

Another assumption is that families might make an exception if they have an opportunity to attend a school with special programs [ex. Montessori and/or foreign language] and an environment that they consider excellent, and may be willing to endure a 30-40 minute distance for the opportunity.

Given that there is a large amount of charter schools covering most of DC east of 14th Street NW, what are thoughts in regard to charters offering a percent set-aside to nearby families.  Say a school sets aside 20-30% for a localized lottery that would give nearby parents a better chance of their children attending a school in close proximity to their homes.

For example:  Imagine that a family lives close to Sela but they are accepted to Two Rivers.  They would prefer Sela because it is a 5 minute commute, but because they did not get in they will accept Two Rivers which might be a 20-45 minute rush hour commute.

Likewise, in addition to commute distance, more children from a community might attend the nearby charter if there was a certain proximity preference, thus fostering a stronger relationship between the school and the immediate community and those families.

Would a percentage set-aside be of interest?  Does your opinion vary based on whether you "won" a nearby school / are already in the charter system / etc. ?  Does your opinion vary based on your proximity (or lack thereof) to charters that you would want your child to attend?  Should the charter lottery always be completely open to the entire city for all schools and never factor in SES, proximity, or any other factor?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

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This question has been asked and answered a hundred times.  Proximity preference for charters will only happen east of the river (Wards 7 & 8).  None of the HRCs EOTP (YY, LAMB, 2R, IT, etc....) have anything to gain by offering proximity preference.

It. won't. happen.

Let. it. go.[/quote]

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