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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just curious.

I get why some Crossfield parents want to stay at Oakton despite the long commute.

I also get why some other Crossfield parents who want to move are upset at them as they'd rather move to KAA and cut the long commute.

What I don’t understand is why some non Crossfield parents are upset at the Crossfield parents who fight to stay.

Is it because of some “equity” issue?  Or is it because their kids are going to KAA and they want to make sure wealthy Crossfield kids join them?

Somebody mentioned tax dollars used for longer bus rides, but that just seems like a really weak reason. 
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I doubt that the school board will create a split feeder so the people who are loudly fighting to stay at Oakton are effectively impacting the outcome of the families who want to move. I think that the bigger issue is that the Oakton families are claiming to speak for the majority and it is not clear that they do.

As a non-Crossfield family, I don't care. The argument that Oakton is so amazing, and the new school is not going to be good enough is off putting. There is a difference in saying "We don't like the lack of activities at a brand-new school and want to opt out while that is happening" and saying "The new school will never be good enough because Oakton is so awesome", which labels the new school as inferior before it even opens.  To be frank, most of the arguments have been kind of elitist. [/quote]

Good summary.

It doesn't make sense when there is a new school close by instead of busing the distance to Oakton.  All over Fairfax County, families will be moved for reasons that don't make sense. Moving Franklin Farm/Crossfield to the new school is logical and makes good sense.  The only reason they have given is that they like Oakton.  There is no other reason cited.

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