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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is the ancestral home - grandma or mom/dad keep their home in the city and all their grandkids use the address. Often the grandparents also watch the kids before and after school.

It is that simple and also that complicated to unravel. It is unfathomable to many newer residents who don't have extended family here. [/quote]

It's neither simple nor complicated.  An "ancestral" or grandparent's home in the District doesn't establish a child's residence unless the grandparent is registered as the child's legal guardian with the school.[/quote]

Of course it doesn't, but it's a cultural norm and, like jay walking, the people doing it don't see what the issue is. They are from the district and still have a family tie to the city, and hence believe they are entitled to city schools if they are either better quality or more convenient than the ones where they live.

Enforcement and changing of hearts and minds is needed to change this.[/quote]

New flash:  Contrary to popular belief, PG County is NOT DC's "Ward 9"![/quote]

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