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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are a highly educated AA family, and I was in G&T programs myself growing up.  I would love it if a G&T program were available in DC--although not because I think it's a given that my kid will get in when it's time.  I  simply want her to be surrounded by an academically strong, hard-working peer group in the later grades.  If the lure of G&T will convince more high SES parents to remain in the DCPS system, then hey, whatever it takes.  Otherwise, if we're still in the area and feel Deal/Wilson won't offer a strong enough peer group, we'll explore private options.[/quote]

Yes well DCPS has heard all of the pleas and [b]are scheduled to open a MS G&T school[/b].  I bet none of you will send your cherubs there even if they did make the cut. Why, because it is to be located in hillcrest and we know you good people are not sending your kids across the river. Sheesh. [/quote]

PP you're quoting here.  Link please?  I haven't heard a word any G&T schools opening.  Way out of the way for our family (upper NW near MD border), but still, curious if this is indeed happening.[/quote]

NP. I don't see link but there are indeed plans to open an application middle school (I think 2017) in ward 7, near Hillcrest I believe.[/quote]

That's a bad location. There aren't enough truly gifted kids in that area. We know high poverty east of the river correlates to struggling academicS. Once again another DCPS move that is totally racially motivated and meant to once again tell high SES families "move to the burbs"... . [/quote]

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