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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an NP.  OP I totally support you in using your energy and ideas and creativity "for good".  I think you have the roots of a good idea, although I would be even more interested if one part of the focus stayed sustainability and food systems (yes info on whats good and unhealthy and why) but much more focus on using the subjects of world food economies and agriculture as a platform for learning math, science, social studies...  And unlike the PP who frowned on "home ec"-type classes, I believe cooking and home business management are excellent topics to teach (along with math, science, language, logic, literature... Etc etc).

Mainly though OP it seems like you've got a lot more really basic research to do.  You said you know the founder of Yu Ying, start with her.  Talk to the founders of some of the newer popular charters (MV, CM, IT).  And to round out your initial research, talk to a couple of DCPS Principals and Principals at Kipp Academy and some Ward 8 schools specifically.  In making the decision of whether to pursue this or not, there is no such thing as talking to too many experienced people - even if you don't end up agreeing with them.

Lastly, you really need to consider partnering with someone who has actually run a public school.  Many years ago I wanted to open a school (but not in DC and my focus was arts therapy for victims of serious child abuse).  This was before the huge rise of charters nationwide, but even then I found a lot of people interested in supporting me and even early commitments of serious funding.  But here's the thing: while I had taught in several public schools, it was with an independent program and we weren't subject to the pleasures/pains of public school bureaucracies.  Basically: I didn't have a clue what it would take to start and run a school, and I knew there were a ton of people smarter and more experienced than me that I should seek out and partner with.

If you have the time and energy, try to make it happen.  But seek knowledgable allies and be open to all sorts of feedback.  And then only do what works for you.  Good luck! [/quote]

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