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[quote=Anonymous]Not to nitpick but JO Wilson isn't on the Hill.  It's technically considered Near Northeast as it's above H Street.  The H Street corridor is undergoing a renaissance and the redevelopment of Union Market is imminent.  The area is gentrifying rapidly.  I would encourage OP to drill down into pedagogical philosophies and curricula, as well as approaches to discuipline.  Ask about teacher experience (years as lead), evaluation ratings (effective, highly-effective) and turnover.  Try to figure out neighborhood buy-in trends, such as whether in-bound families are staying past pK or K, as well as whether kids who might be coming from other parts of the Hill for PK are staying for K.  Look at the quality of the aftercare program and offerings.  Check out the library facilities.  Think about the quality of the world language program.  Observe the school environment.  Are transitions chaotic vs. orderly or are kids told to quietly follow lines in the hallways.  Check the cleanliness of the bathrooms and cafeteria.  Ask about classroom aides, reading and math specialists, and pullout groups.

As for neighborhoods, look at amenities like local parks and playgrounds.  Search the Crime Map on the MPD website.  Maybe even think about renting for s year to get your feet wet.  It's a big decision and a case of buyer's remourse is awful.[/quote]

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