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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DCPS definitely doesn't want Brent to cut PreS3, partly because in-boundary special ed kids get first dibs on entry to ECE programs. DCPS doesn't want these kids to develop more expensive-to-address academic/developmental problems for lack of access to high quality ECE.

Brent can't expect to convince DCPS to pony up for a massive renovation (either total gut job or raze the building and start over on the foundation) that will cost tens of millions of dollars if they're pushing for changes system leaders are hostile to.  That's just not how renovation budgets are secured in DCPS.[/quote]

I’m skeptical. Aren’t most special ed children identified after they start school? How does Brent know DCPS is so hostile to this? Have they officially suggested it and been refused? In years past, hasn’t most of the hostility come from Brent PTA parents with younger children who would benefit from ECE?[/quote]

Yes, several parents have suggested this and there is absolutely desire to do it. Note that there are several schools on Capitol Hill with similar issues (over crowded, huge IB ECE wait lists) and DCPS has never done this.[/quote]

I know parents have suggested it, but they have been rejected by the PTA. I'm talking about Brent as a school proposing cutting ECE and being refused by the DC powers that be.

As far as I can tell, the hostility is internal. [/quote]
And you know this because you're on the LSAT, PTA Board or SIT? Hostility is both external + internal.[/quote]

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