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[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]

People generally define good schools as those with high test scores, and test scores are correlated with income.

The star system, which rewards growth, may move the needle on that slightly, but I don't see parents at the 4 star schools west of the park moving to 5 star schools east of the park. The perception that the absolute test score s are what matter will linger.[/quote]

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