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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One idea that might work is if DCPS is given charter authority and then uses neighborhood preference.  For example, Tommy Wells supports the idea of of [b]Jefferson MS becoming a charter school with neighborhood preference.[/b]  Amidon Bowen ES could partner with AppleTree in a hybrid public/charter thingy and keep neighborhood preference.[/quote]

This actually makes some sense.  Hardy's "gifted for all" idea doesn't sound particularly compelling.  Latin is a charter, but taking the only MS arguably better than Deal and giving it neighborhood preference in Deal's backyard won't fly.  Everyone will (rightly) point out that Ward 3 isn't the spot that's desperate for good choices.  Stuart Hobson is too small.  Basis is so far only a plan, and not capable of the rich array of choices and enrichment that a larger school can provide.  (Who's going to play field hockey or lacrosse in chinatown?)

If Jefferson were allowed some of the freedoms of charter schools, it probably offers the best opportunity to create a true MS magnet.  And, its location makes a strong case being proximate to both Hill families in search of an option, and some less desirable parts of town without a good alternative.[/quote]

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