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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Look, you can't come in to DPCS expecting they'll do the "best practices" of the moment or be entirely research-based. They have a LOT of other factors, such as federal mandates, city laws and regs, budget limitations, physical space limitations, etc. You need to manage your expectations and remember that you get what you pay for (if you're lucky-- sometimes you don't even get that).

There are plenty of examples of school systems doing something they think is research-based and it ends up being a disaster and not having the expected result. (The math fiasco in San Francisco is a recent example.) DCPS isn't that quick to move with the ever-changing research and ebb and flow of trends. That can have very real pros and cons. [/quote]

Budget limitations is an interesting statement, considering how much they spent on this math curriculum. I’m also not sure how allowing for play without a ton of small group and whole group all day doesn’t align with mandates.

But I do understand what you’re saying. I am not expecting magic here, I just want my child to mostly be happy first and foremost. I also don’t want my kid to be a statistic. [/quote]

It's very unclear to me how a typical DCPS preschool would cause your child to "be a statistic". Lots of kids have a not-totally-play-based preschool experience and are just fine in preschool and in the future. Lots of parents prefer it that way. Is there a specific reason you're concerned your child would not thrive? [/quote]

I’m just worried. I have other POC friends with children a bit older and have heard some stories, such as teachers taking 5-25 minutes of recess away from their 3 year old child…
It seems there may be some high expectations at some schools.

And again, I am not looking for totally play based. Just not primarily academic-teacher led. For example 70/30 or 60/40 for play vs. the opposite.[/quote]

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