You knew it was coming

"President-elect Barack Obama and his wife have chosen a private school for their two daughters," the Associated Press reports.

Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, will be attending Sidwell Friends School, a private Quaker school ...

"A number of great schools were considered," said Katie McCormick Lelyveld, a spokeswoman for Michelle Obama. "In the end, the Obamas selected the school that was the best fit for what their daughters need right now." ... Lelyveld said that while public schools were considered, the Obamas felt that a private school was in the best interest of their children.