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[quote=Anonymous]As a TR parent living in Takoma, I am biased to convince you to come to TR, but I certainly respect the desire to have a short commute and to have your child's classmates live in the neigborhood. Here are some observations I can offer.

1. My commute from Takoma to TR typically takes about 20 minutes door-to-door if I take the metro (longer when kids dawdle) and about 25-30 minutes by car (going via North Capitol is quickest). 
2. There are at least 3-4 families in Takoma that send their kids to TR. Two of them will have incoming preschoolers this fall, including our family. However, most families at TR are from other parts of the city, with a high concentration of Capitol Hill families.
3. In general, Takoma families do not send their kids to the neighborhood schools, but increasing numbers are choosing TEC. An exciting development! I belive that many, if not most kids at TEC are still not from the neighborhood though.
4. The expeditionary model has been a great fit for my kids. They are very happy at the school and doing very well academically. The school fosters a very learning-loving community. My oldest is in 3rd grade and we are still happy with the school.  
5. Volunteerng with an infant in tow can be a challenge, but it can be done. I did it and have seen others do it. TR is flexible about how parents volunteer. 
6. The playground at TEC is way better than TR.
7. It's not really that hard to park near TR, but there is no official parking lot: just street parking.

In closing, here are a couple of suggestions I have for you to help you make up your mind.  First, if you haven't done so already, try to meet the teachers you've been assigned. A teacher you and your kid love makes all the difference. Second, consider posting a similar inquiry to some of the Takoma neighborhood Yahoo Groups. You will probably be able to get connected directly to neighborhood families from both schools that way.

Good luck to you.[/quote]

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