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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My child took algebra in 7th grade at Latin.[/quote]

Mine too. [b] I don't see why there cannot be more than one or two decent schools in DC?  Why is it Basis or Latin or Deal?  
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Personally, I don't think Basis would be a good fit for my child, but I wish them the best.  (I do cringe at some of the boosters on this forum though who really have no clue, but act as though they do).  [/quote]

I don't think anybody doesn't like the idea of more than one or two (or three or four or five or six) decent MS in DC.  Basis is welcome, let a thousand flowers bloom.  The point is that Basis leadership (and its very vocal boosters) need to be absolutely crystal clear that they're a public school and they're going to server EVERYBODY.  They are NOT a magnet (however much a handful of parents who didn't get lucky in the Latin lottery, aren't inbounds for Deal, and can't afford private would like to make them one) and they never will be.  It's against the law, and let's get that clear from the very beginning.

As an Education Advocate, I will show up at every single PCSB meeting that discusses Basis, just to make sure the PCSB is on top of this.

Absolutely promote excellence!  But, don't forget your obligation is to the entire population, not just the ripest, reddest cherries.
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