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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The building seems full of rooms without any windows. They said they will try to shuffle kids to make use of their windows but I do not quite see how this would happen without causing chaos.

They also said they will be high-fidelity Montessori but already reduced the class size, so I am growing less convinced they got this as well as they seem.

Plus the issue with remote playground etc., I am not sure.. Any thoughts on these? [/quote]

Windowless classrooms unfortunately seem to be par for the course in DC, so all things being equal, that would not be a deciding factor for me.

As for the class size - I am no Montessori expert, but it seems difficult for me to both have a mission to provide high-quality preschool for lower-income students, and have the traditional large Montessori class size.  I just don't see how you could truly provide a good educational experience at the traditionally high ratios.  [/quote]

No need to be Montessori expert, look at Lee - they have very high ratios as kids really learn from each other, and provide really good education including for low income families. I don't see the mystery...[/quote]

Montessori teachers claim that Montessori classes work more smoothly and effectively if they are larger.[/quote]

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