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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know a few people who really wanted their newish Charter school to work but ended up leaving because they were frustrated by poor facilities, lack of good outdoor space, need to constantly fundraise and the general inexperience of the school. Of course this doesn't apply to all Charters but I would be careful about turning down an opportunity to buy in a JKLM neighborhood. There is something to be said for a traditional publi school that has done well for a long period of time and comes with heavily involved parents who have the means to donate heavily to the school. Also Lafayette and Murch have been approved to be rennovated. This will happen in phases over the next few years. [/quote]

This makes sense.  Even charters that have good reputations have not been around as long and are, basically by definition, not as institutionally established as regular public schools.  But it is hard to weigh the chances of, on the one hand, getting into a good charter, having it work out great for our kids, and being able to stay in (or buy in) a neighborhood that's relatively affordable and that we know and like, vs., on the other hand, moving to a West of the park neighborhood for a "sure thing" school but spending a LOT more on a mortgage and/or living in a too-small house or apartment, plus being in a neighborhood that we would not like as much--less walkable, etc.  Or, on the third hand, buying in the 'burbs and having a longer commute plus a neighborhood we probably won't like as much.   I can certainly see why people make different choices. [/quote]

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