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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does the Wilson PTO have hiring authority for aides  as well?  For us, middle school is the issue.   it’s simply too crowded.[/quote]

No. [/quote] it is happening school by school. Look at the in boundary wait lists for PK at schools like Marie Reed, Garrison and Walls at Francis Stevens. [/quote] These schools are gentrifying fast. Especially Francis-Stevens which has little to no affordable housing in boundary. DCPS needs a plan to maintain diversity in schools across the city. The neighborhood school system is grossly inequitable. See discussion above re fund raising capacity of PTAs WotP v. other areas. [/quote]

So as the city gentrifies, DCPS needs to bring back bussing in order for schools to be diverse? How about creating strong and good schools in ALL neighborhoods?[/quote] Tax and redistribute a portion of PTA donations. Enforce a minimum at risk %[/quote]

My family in NYC has kids in fancy Manhattan public schools -- they were told to cease and desist hiring staff with PTA $ by the city.[/quote]

yes - this is long overdue in DC as well.  There is a group of parents who are trying to work with WOTP schools to share some of their wealth with less affluent schools - can't remember where I read the article otherwise I'd post the link.  It's an interim measure because I do think ultimately PTAs should not be allowed to fund staff.[/quote]

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