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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a DC resident with multiple children in DCPS. The vitriol on this thread is disturbing. The lack of empathy for the non-resident children who are enrolled by their parents through no fault of their own, and the consequences for these children of publicly shaming their parents. The demonization of non-resident parents, who, with regard to PG County in particular, were pushed out or priced out of DC.

I’m not suggesting that gentrifiers or white people should feel guilty, but hoping they would have some sensitivity to the complicated racial history and dynamics linking PG and DC.

Plus, the suggestion that tax returns/government benefits paperwork should be a singular means of proving residence shows serious a lack of understanding of and bias against poor communities.Too bad the energy isn’t channeled into legitimate advocacy for underserved families in DC instead of advocating for a witch hunt.[/quote]

I am sorry they were pushed out but two wrongs don’t make a right. They are in PG County and they need to improve their schools. DC taxpayers should not be paying for out of state kids. There may be a complicated history but DC residents should be getting PreK and charter slots. Those families are free to move back into DC and pay taxes. I find your post absurd.[/quote]

NP - I don’t find that post absurd at all. I appreciate the nuanced view. [/quote]

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