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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the writer who chased away the PP because he or she does not have children of middle school age: don't you think that all residents have an interest in ensuring Hardy becomes an excellent middle school? First, every involved citizen has a general interest in seeing that the public-school offerings are rigorous. Second local residents have a more pecuniary interest, because a second rate local middle school can be a drag on property values. If a prospective buyer questions the quality of the local public school offering the buyer may go elsewhere.  Anyone who doubts the strong connection between top-quality public schools and real estate values needlook no further then in AU Park and Tenleytown, where even small brick colonials on tiny lots fetch substantial price premiums because they feed to Janney, Deal and Wilson. Clearly residence of upper Northwest want Hardy to improve but the unwillingness of those more directly connected to the school to entertain suggestions for change or disheartening.[/quote]

sure, but someone actually considering sending their kids to a school is [b]more likely to actually visit the school and learn about its offerings, rather than judge based on the presence or absence of uniforms.[/b]

BTW, are homes really selling for a discount in Hardy Feeder zones because of the uniforms?   My kid is past school age, and I would love to find  a bargain in upper NW because of my tolerance for uniforms.   Are there are any rising EOTP neighborhoods where the schools require uniforms? Preferably neighborhoods with nice coffee shops and not too much crime. [/quote]DP here.  Yes, I just find this attitude completely perplexing.  Presumably well-educated parents who want their kids to get a rigorous education coming to conclusions based on a drive-by.  Personally and professionally, I find that doing actual research and investigation (eg, visiting the school) is necessary before I come to a conclusion.  I hope that's what I'm teaching my kid as well![/quote]

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