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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Notice that 12:20 doesn't mention anything about kids or schools.  I agree that the housing option and newer retail in some areas (Bowie is a good example) are very attractive.  No waiting lists to join local pools!  But, the MS and HS options are well known to be a problem.  Even the kids who were in TAG all through ES and MS are fighting to get into Eleanor Roosevelt Sci/Tech program or else they are going private at high cost.

So, the living may be pretty good, and the price is excellent... but when schools are part of the equation ... PGCPS doesn't make the cut.

The best thing PG county could do is put a lot more spots in the TAG prgrams and bring in the kids who are currently going private for elem school or bring in new families.  And then create more speciality HS programs... and THEN PG county will have a shot at winning in the Amazon game.  Schools are crucial.[/quote]

I think point here is that the county should get some of the new residents (and their spending) without the $$$$$ offered by other local governments.  I agree that the middle and high school options in the county leave something are not good, but that will only stop some homebuyers. Some won't have or want kids.  Some want private anyway. Some will have young kids and take a wait and see approach for MS that is 6-10 years away.  Others will brave the specialty program lottery, knowing they can relocate if it doesn't work out. Or perhaps they will consider private as a fall back option.

FWIW, the schools have been a central issue in the county politics for a few years now.
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