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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think SWS is a better example, current city-wide draw notwithstanding.[/quote]

On what do you base that dig on SWS ?  Look at SWS demographics, which are virtually identical to Brent's (city-wide draw or not).  Academic performance is tougher to compare as SWS doen't even have DC CAS testing grades yet.  I'm confident based on DIBELS and other anecdotal evidence that Brent and SWS will be rate comparably when it's an apples to apples comparison.

Let's not forget Brent is currently borrowing SWS's science teacher on a development assignment and is coopting it's early childhood Reggio approach.  Why don't you just stick to the topic at hand you troll.[/quote]

I read that comment completely differently---at the very least, you are way too sensitive.  I took it to mean that Van Ness, like SWS and not like Brent/Maury, will be starting from scratch, and therefore, it is closer in kind.

It's also pointless to compare demographics of SWS and Brent.  Brent's are not changing.  How the new classes at SWS shake out is still an unknown. [/quote]

Original SWS commenter here and NOT a troll -- I meant that Van Ness will have the great opportunity to slowly build up the school and its culture, like SWS, instead of having to change the existing culture like Brent and Maury have.  Not at all a dig at SWS (pp has VERY sensitive skin!), but a cheer/hope for another great elementary school on this side of town.[/quote]

I'm an SWS parent and that other PP's reaction to your first post was just bizarre. Can't imagine how she got anything negative from your post.[/quote]

I also don't get the strained comparison of Brent and SWS demographics.  On the surface, the racial makeup amf FARMs rares are similar, but Brent is PS thru 5, with 360+ students.   Right now SWS is only 200 students, with 1st and 2nd grades having been added by way of citywide lottery in the past two years.  Apples and oranges.[/quote]

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