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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're in-bounds for Deal, happy to have it as our neighborhood school.  However, we're very happy at Latin and couldn't imagine being elsewhere.  We got in when it was not competitive--but the lottery is transparent and everyone has a chance.
To posters complaining about Deal--many DC schools have been modernized in the past few years and many more should be.  I personally think it's great that not all high SES kids are opting out of public ed, and  do not begrudge them nice facilities (which we certainly don't have at Latin).  The more buy-in to public / charter in this city from all families--the more dynamic the educational landscape becomes.  EVERYONE currently seems to have an opinion about Rhee, school reform, public dollars, improvements....and that is b/cause far more people actually have experience with or are considering all school options in DC.  It would be hard for a Deal parent to not want good physical plants for kids across the city (I hope) and advocate for it....  At least the two communities (high / low SES) are not on COMPLETELY separate public/private tracks at this point.  BTW, I support private education as well--but it is good to see some publics and charters making a compelling case.[/quote]

I agree with this in many ways.  Taking drastic steps to attract and retain middle and upper class families in DCPS is necessary and a net good for the system in the end.  But the disparity and inequity among schools is still outrageous and shouldn't be tolerated by anyone with a conscience. [/quote]

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