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Just reaching out to give a quick thank you to those who supported the request for data. Wanted to let you know that OSSE responded and while they couldn't in that short time frame provide all of the data I asked for, they did share 12 datasets just in time to include them in the open data day project. Here's a bit more about it:  [url]http://greatergreatereducation.org/post/17870/open-data-can-help-families-with-confusing-school-choices/[/url]. I'm working on a post about the actual hack day that will hopefully be out soon. More importantly, the work on open data day got some momentum around this project, so hopefully, we'll have a rich dataset with details about schools that go beyond testing and more into what I consider to be practical things, like 'are there many families connected to that school from my neighborhood, so I can hope to set up carpools?'

In response to all of the Qs about my intentions, conspiracy theorists can breathe a sigh of relief :). (sorry, couldn't resist). My personal goal is to make decisions around existing choices, and if I am able to access information, then should be able to, too. And why not? It's data about our kids and our families. Also, not that I wish the fighting over charter vs DCPS to continue, but if it's going to, let's have folks have informed debates based on actual data.

Thanks again to those who supported.

Sandra 
(parent to two DCPS kids, one of which will likely be a charter kid, soon)[/quote]

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