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I made this decision a few years ago when looking at houses, and the answer was "no." I know people who make D.C. schools work, but it usually meant adding a part time job of visiting and applying to various public or charter schools and then driving kids all over the city to get there. The mess that is currently charter schools has some successes, but the charter system in the city seems to be set up for long-term failure. In addition, if a kid needs special services (impossible to predict in advance), the quality just isn't there. If there were no other options, I guess I could manage.

Unfortunately for D.C., there are options. I looked in D.C. and over the border in dense areas of Silver Spring. Similar houses were actually a bit cheaper in Silver Spring and I get much better schools & better county services. The decision was clear.

by Dan on Jul 17, 2012 2:30 pm • link • report

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