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[quote=Anonymous]Let's break it down.  Why does DCPS provide preschool 3, what purpose does it serve, is that needed in ward 3 and at what cost?

I believe it provides preschool 3 (1) to provide high quality preschool options to families that do not have such options and (2) to provide a reason for wary families with high expectations to try their local dcps with relatively low risk.  Are either if these things needed in ward 3?  Clearly not.  Is it a bonus that it is free daycare?  Yes.  Can ward 3 families take advantage of this bonus at relatively low cost that many other families manage (traveling across the city daily for example)?  Why yes they can.  Do I feel this is unfair?  Not in the least, and I am a ward 3 parent.

This is the kind of investment that needs to be made across the city to create momentum elsewhere for the kinds of schools that ward 3 has and that are beginning to blossom all over the city.  They get more other money too, because those kids need more to be successful.

I am not supportive of a city wide lottery.  I have lots of thoughts that are about what is best for my kids and my family.  I am a self interested parent and am therefore far from perfect.  But even I know this line of whine is beyond the pale.[/quote]

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