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[quote=Anonymous]Thank you 17:36 and 18:39

As a parent who spends a lot of time meeting with DCPS officials I can say that this seems to be one of the biggest problems   There seems to be a lack of interest or ideas for creating schools that are able to meet the needs of diverse student populations in one building.    However, I can say that sometimes DCPS does make an effort to meet the needs of families in mixed (economically) neighborhoods--Eastern is a perfect example.  But residents don't seem to interested in meeting DCPS halfway.

As for the OP who wants to start your own district (apparently only for the affluent because your children are smarter, better prepared, better behaved or whatever else you think they are) I ditto the comments regarding Prince Edward County- though they weren't the only place to do this.   I grew up in the Midwest and when forced busing was used as a way to desegregate the schools many white families left and started private 'academies' for their children.  (1970's and 80's)  While I understand your frustration with a school system that appears to ignore the needs of children that aren't poor, your suggestion is not the way to go.  If you arent interested in getting involved (meetings, letters, phone calls) then private school or moving to a less diverse district is.   [/quote]

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