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Well, getting back to the original point - the current system isn't working either because it's not really choice, it's luck. [b]Many tax-paying, middle class families are not able to get into one of the few prized charters, so where does that leave them?[/b][/quote][/quote]

Out. It leaves us out. I hear OP's point. We applied to over a dozen charters for PS-3, and our best waitlist number so far is 90+. This is just not something worth hoping for. I understand now that the application process was a waste of my time.

I know I'm not "entitled" to a spot anywhere, and I am happy that some DC kids, somewhere, are benefiting from these schools, but the process does rub me the wrong way. I am a highly taxed DC taxpayer. We have a combined family income slightly over $250K. Will it kill me to spend $20K for pre-school next year? No. But it will remind me that[b] I don't have access to a lot of the resources that my DC taxes pay for[/b].[/quote][/quote]

There are open PS3 and PK4 spaces for everyone who wants one.  If you want access to free PS/PK it is yours.  Nobody goes without a seat except by choice.[/quote]

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