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[quote=Anonymous]I don't know anything about Nalle but have volunteered within KM. the school underwent a remarkable transformation in terms of culture and commitment to competitive HS placement under former principal Zaki. When Bowser was chanting Deal for All I think she missed the mark on instead championing a KM experience for more students.  I think replicating their efforts would better address needs of high poverty kids than what I understand often happens at Deal. KM absorbed the closed Ron Browne school, has really rich partnerships with orgs such as City Year and Higher Achievement, and has a stronger college going culture. I don't know the current principal but hopefully Zaki's tenure will leave a legacy of improving performance.

Unfortunately across the city schools that serve high poverty kids of color have crappy PARCC scores. There is an 65 percentage point gulf between black and white kids on PARCC ELA scores underscoring the persistent gap between kids of dramatically different circumstances. The achievement gap in DC is the largest in the country but doesn't mean that your kid can't get a good education particularly with your engagement and support.

There are appealing single family homes nearby KM but crime is something to consider. Lincoln Heights nearby has persistent challenges. Unfortunately I don't have a good solution to the lack of affordable housing. I wish you all luck.

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