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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The problem is not with our stars but with ourselves.

Bowser run for re-election unopposed. She was never terribly responsive, but since her re-election no part of the executive branch has showed any concern for public opinion or input. Schools are just like the other agencies, the leaders just do what they want and ignore the public and the Council.

I remember when DC had an elected school board. The problem then was that people who cared about education weren't abundant enough to impact elections. Elections were won by creating jobs, giving out contracts and disposing of real estate. With DC's de facto single-party rule it was almost impossible to unseat an incumbent.

Until DC gets an electorate that cares about elections, and competitive elections, it really doesn't matter how the school system is structured. [/quote]

Idk the history of DC schools does indeed suggest that it matters how it’s governance is structured.  Now, does the electorate care?  Probably not.[/quote]

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