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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We changed our older child from a title 1 dcps dual language to oyster adams in 4th. The difference was mostly in a more prepared and (wealthy) peer group. Teaching in core subjects was equally strong in both schools, but the specials were much better at oyster adams. The kids’ behavior was not much better, but academically the kids were much stronger at Adams.[/quote]

Thank you. How do you think the difference in academic strength translated into a different experience for your child? Do you mind sharing which school you switched from? [/quote]

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Are you still deciding or already regretting your decision?[/quote]

OP here. Actually we’re at the Title 1 and I’m convinced it’s mostly racism scaring people away. They look at a playground of brown kids and assume they’re below grade level and misbehaved. They’re not. The games the big kids play with the little kids are adorable and sweet, and all of the 3rd-4th graders I know (classmates siblings and kids from activities) seem bright and are certainly well spoken. I understand not all Title 1 schools are created equal, but I’m happy my child has the experience of seeing kids that don’t look like her being leaders and doing better in some things than her. Those are life lessons that really can change how a person interacts with the world going forward.[/quote]

This is why one of the many reasons I don’t send my brown kid to my IB. He is not there to make you feel good about yourself. also, please don’t say “hola” to me when you see me in the neighborhood, I speak English.[/quote]

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Would you rather OP cross the street and send their kid to an all white suburb? [/quote]

Not the PP, but I'd rather the OP get real about DCPS's problems, which go way beyond racism and are in many ways the fault of the adults who work for DCPS.  That's what I would rather OP do.[/quote]

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