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[quote=Anonymous]I am a previous poster who wants to add, that yes, it is somewhat problematic when you have a PTO whose entire reason for being is to gentrify a school, especially if they aren't listening to/reaching out to the staff and especially the families who represent the majority of the school. (i.e. low-income families of color).

But that's not my PTO, or I would bet, most PTOs in DC. We want to create or expand a parent community, raise money for school activities and teacher supplies/appreciation. Lots of schools need a PTO to be able to even apply for certain grants that can go to a 501c3 but not a public institution.

Most parents get involved because they plan to stay at a school and want to support the staff, their children's classmates with stuff like coat drives or raising money for scholarships for a soccer club, or just to meet other families and make mom/dad friends.

The stereotype of the gentrifier PTO is real, but it's not true of every Title I school. Or even most of them.

We've all listened to Nice White Parents and but not all of us are re-enacting it in our schools. In fact, we are trying to do the exact opposite. [/quote]

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