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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How about putting ALL the choice schools (except Key) in South Arlington? [/quote]

A South only choice school, like a magnet or science focus would be an option, since South Arlington children can't go to ASFS.[/quote]

I'd argue that one of the big differences between North and South schools, choice or not, is the money that the PTA can raise to help fund programs and teacher support. And when teachers have extra resources (read:$) they stay longer. That kind of stability in a school helps performance.

Look at what Jamestown raised and spent in the past year: http://jamestownpta.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014.2015-Approved-Budget.pdf Over $45,000 went to Instructional Support alone!

Want to guess what Barcroft spent on Instructional Support? Just under $7,000.

Could a South only choice school raise funds like a North school? Maybe, I don't know.[/quote]

What PP describes here is the key!  
These numbers are staggering!
Don't be fooled: tons of choice schools (like charters?!) in the south will not make the huge difference.  
Economic integration would.

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