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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Charter schools have to do serious political outreach to get prized properties.  DCPS historically has been hostile about turning over surplus schools to charters, and under both Fenty and Gray there has been considerable pressure to save some of the best DCPS surplus properties for private developers.  Latin is an excellent school but it was distracted for at least a couple of years after the flamboyant mismanagement of its founder, Rev. TR Ahlstrom.  During that time, other charter schools were more focused on the space hunt and made progress.  However, Latin has been well-managed for several years by the former head of the NCS upper school.  I'm glad that Latin has found a permanent campus -- which is centrally located for its student body -- but will face challenges in renovating it.  [/quote]

Yes, renovation of DCPS excessed properties is a challenge but this sort of job has been done quickly and under budget many times. Best of luck to Latin as it takes the plunge.[/quote]

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