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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is that true it started this year? [/quote]

Universal Pre-K (3 & 4) since 2009 in DC[/quote]

No, it's not yet universal.  From the MySchoolDC website regarding Pre-K 3 and 4:

"Families can apply to up to 12 schools on the My School DC application. However, there is no guarantee of a lottery match or waitlist offer."

Until recently, the were no Pre-K 3 options in Ward 3.  Now there are some through CBOs.

Ward 3 schools don't meet all the demand for Pre-K 4 spots either.[/quote]

And let's be honest, Ward 3 schools don't offer PreK 3 or 4 spots typically for a very specific, unwritten reason. They don't want OOB kids to get into their school and not having PK 3 or 4 (or having just one class) allows them to do that. [/quote]

I didn’t grow up in DC, and the concept of kids being able to attend schools they’re not specifically assigned to based on their residence is baffling to me. I’m not a fan of it.[/quote]

Why is that baffling? You are guaranteed your IB school starting in K.  What’s wrong with kids from other neighborhoods coming to your school?  Certain areas of the city are not as diverse as others.  This promotes opportunity and diversity.[/quote]

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