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Intl Baccalaurete (IB) is a huge plus for us. Deal is one of a limited number of schools in the country with this option in middle school. For internationals, like my spouse who completed an IB program abroad, this is THE reason to go to Deal. I would think seriously about the implications of eliminating this program.

During the elections I remember the discussion of "Deal for all," which for me was a validation of the quality of the school. Why dismantle a successful model, particularly when Hardy parents are increasingly satisfied with Hardy and the new principal? Merging schools doesn't seem to be DCPS' strong suit (Francis-Stevens-Walls, educational campuses).

Further, it seems that the number of children in the current in-boundary Deal catchment area is larger than the Hardy catchment. Intentionally busing hundreds of kids to Hardy that currently walk to Deal doesn't seem like the most sustainable solution. Seems that DC Sustainable should do an assessment of emissions and the transportation department should assess congestion on Wisconsin Avenue. With these questions answered DCPS will have the information to fully review the plan and consult families.[/quote]

The real value of IB is in the IB diploma - 11th & 12th grade.  The MYP is better than no MYP, but it's hardly the jewel in the crown.[/quote]

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