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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bowser and Catania have publically stated they will support none of these proposals.[b] Catania also stated in April that he would not support any plan that would reassign parents into lower performing schools. These proposals do not meet Catania's criteria.[/b]

Elementary school students should have guaranteed access to schools less than half a mile (0.5) from their homes. Item 12 of the proposal is exceptionally convoluted. You only have a right to your closest neighborhood school if your other option is over a mile away. Why not make it simple and have a right of access provision that states that children can go to the closest school to their homes?

The new mayor can undertake these matters in a serious way. Saying there is data underlying assumptions for demographic estimates and not providing it in the proposals is unacceptable.

The data that DCPS is not disclosing readily is that the system is rapidly losing students -- the only way to retain enrollment is by extending preK 3 to larger and larger sections of the city, including the most affluent Wards. It is unacceptable that Ward 3 gets more optional expanded preK3s while Ward 7 struggles to offer a minimum quality neighborhood school for elementary students.

Where is the evidence of the stated overcrowding in the listed schools. Haven't several of these schools been renovated? Aren't some of these schools slated for major renovations in the next year? The prinicipals don't think they are overcrowded because are offering optional programming such as expanded preK4. Why work on perks when you can't provide an acceptable level of education for the majority of DC children? DCPS please get your priorities straight.

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Fine, but have you donated to his campaign or are you waiting on the Gates Foundation to lead the way.   :roll: [/quote]

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