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[quote=Anonymous]In elementary our EOTP school had an almost non-existent PTA, but the professionals you do meet at pickup and birthday parties were warm and genuine. At EOTP aftercare was run by actual teachers from the school. The principal was engaged and hands on because she had to be. The kids wore uniforms and only if a kid was coming from a terrible home or shelter would you know they were poor, because their clothes/faces were dirty and they'd complain about being hungry - before they walked into the building.  The parents drive cars that are just as nice, luxury SUVs etc. I'd say there were a lot more English language learners per class. Aftercare was heavily subsidized and parents aren't expected to fork out huge donations for anything. There was no "gala auction." there are a lot of smart kids but you see a drain into charter schools with each passing year.
 
At our WOTP school, some of the teachers who are not as effective stay on because they aren't subject to the scrutiny of a hardass principal who has to make it work to stay 'rising.' The aftercare is pricey, a LOT more per month. There are on-site enrichment options like dance, sports teams, and robotics. The parents in general seem to have more money, there are more professionals and less blue collar workers. The degree of e-mail communication is better.  
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