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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The DCPS email that came out on Friday seems to be setting the stage for virtual school. I’m probably reading between the lines too much but this paragraph stuck out at me:

“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been the priority of DC Public Schools to prioritize health and safety while maximizing learning and promoting equity. The disruptive nature of the pandemic also requires us to be flexible to meet our reopening goals. We work closely with local health officials and follow federal guidance for school reopening.”[/quote]

That worried me too. DCPS would lose most people with means to leave if they flake again after so many promises and unnecessary closures and our home values would plummet.[/quote]

I get families may leave DCPS but why would property values drop?[/quote]

well one amenity of an area is generally the school district.  If the school district offers no in-person school, people with children who would buy the house may find the house less attractive if there is no in-person school.  Ergo, less demand for those single-family homes, particularly in the areas of the city with feeders to Wilson.[/quote]

PP here who suggested home values would plummet. This is what I meant. We're IB for Deal and Wilson, and if DCPS doesn't fully reopen, then fewer families would be interested in buying in our area. I don't see why anyone would want to live up here unless they have kids, and many of those families are paying to be IB for the schools. If DCPS remains closed, then charters will likely follow suit. I think that would drive lots of families over the borders to MD and VA or to other areas altogether, especially given that we know there's was no valid reason to keep schools closed this past school year.[/quote]

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