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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have kids in a charter (not necessarily forever - they're still young and I'm also open to application DCPS HSs) and I don't like the idea of a DME with this attitude:

"In his essay, Khin called for traditional public school districts to forgo trying to be all things to all people and to “specialize” by focusing on the “hardest-to-serve” students. He wrote that charter schools, like magnets and other special admission schools, could more-or-less manage themselves." (source: https://wamu.org/story/18/09/25/bowser-picks-former-consultant-deputy-mayor-education/)[/quote]

I noticed that too so much for trying for more integration and neighborhood schools.  At least he's honest DCPS needs to focus on the kids that need the most help.  If your kid doesn't need help they are going to most likely be better served in a charter or private.

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The mission of public schools is to serve "all" kids. The focus on just one segment is one reason why charters have become so popular. [/quote]

yup good luck getting middle class and higher families embracing public schools with this clown[/quote]

What, so middle class families can all of a sudden afford private school just because they don't like some deputy mayor?

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NP. I think the PP is saying that based on Kihn's past statements about the role of a traditional urban public school, her hopes for things like a test-in middle school, more enrichment and other opportunities for advanced learners have been dashed. [/quote]

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