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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My IB schools will be MacFarland and Roosevelt...I could be crazy and could ultimately be worn down by the bueacracy, but I'm actually kind of excited at the prospect of those as new schools. I really, really, really hope that DCPS builds programs there that would attract the high-SES families who are moving into Petworth and 16 Street Heights. My kids are still young enough that MacFarland and Roosevelt could be renovated and reopened as attractive programs. Unfortunately, I'm not thrilled with the plan that Roosevelt will have a world language focus, since our IB elementary school doesn't offer much of anything beyond having a teaching assistant who is Spanish speaking and the limited "world language" requirement set in place by DCPS last year. Wish/hope there will be a shift to STEM or simply a strong commitment to creating lots of advanced classes. [/quote]

We're neighbors! Also, I think that new schools could be reopened as good options. The more I think about it, the more I believe that fighting to make my neighborhood schools better is part of the trade-off of wanting to stay in the city. I have the ability to help, and this will benefit kids who have parents who don't know/care/have the time to do this. I can't be the only one. My kid is small and won't jump into DCPS until next year for pre-k3, but I think this might be the solution for our family. We picked this neighborhood, and we can help make it nicer. But someone had better fix up the Colorado Laundry and make it a restaurant already - I'll worry about the schools, someone else bring me the retail. [/quote]

I hope there are more families like you in your neighborhood and I hope DCPS appreciates and nurtures your enthusiasm for improving your schools.[/quote]

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