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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] Anonymous wrote:
  To me it would depend on what would be the goal of such an effort? If it is to alleviate over crowding, I am all for it. If it is for "diversity" than forget it. I dont want my kid bussed across the county to some gang school. FWIW we are in RM cluster, not W

Which school or schools are gang schools in your opinion?

The one we moved away from, Watkins Mill. I would also include Gaithersburg, Seneca Valley, SS schools.

---Interesting how no one touched this one. You think Silver Spring schools are gang schools? We have exactly what you're all complaining about wanting---neighborhood schools that our kids walk to (we do--it's 5 min, then I walk to the Metro), crosswalk guards, smaller class sizes (22 in my kids' K class and there are three classes), proximity to public transportation. My kids are in ES and our school has a tight, supportive community that draws from the immediate neighborhood. Our school ranking is high and so far I'm really happy with the teachers and the programs. My kids take after-school language classes and love KidsCo. And we'll never have to take a bus.

Yes, there are definitely still rough areas in SS and it has way more low income families then west MC, but the people are really nice, genuine, down to earth families who are invested in our town. We could have afforded to buy in Bethesda but chose not to because of the snobbery and the school overcrowding, and it's a decision that we are still very happy to have made. Instead of making assumptions, take a look at the facts--there are 7K new housing units going up in or near DTSS. Housing prices are going through the roof. Stop whining about why Bethesda/Rockville schools aren't ideal and stop making assumptions about places you don't even go. 
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It always pays to live where the politicians do...This County is sickening. It's pretty bad when DC looks more ethical. [/quote]

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