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Should Schools Charge for Activities?

halobb November 16, 2012

We're coming from an elementary school where things like the band performances are held in the evening for families. These events are free... More »

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roseinparadise December 1, 2012

No but they do. My son's in middle school and is in his 2nd year of band so this year, it's mandatory and part... More »

MagnetMom December 1, 2012

My daughter just performed in her first instrumental concert at middle school, and there was a bake sale, tickets to purchase,... More »

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St. Kevin's academically ranking

sangim November 15, 2012

Can anybody here rank St Kevin Catholic School academically

Crossroads Schools-Jacksonville, Lakeland and Palmetto, FL

lkbroach November 12, 2012

Crossroads Schools now uses Switched on Schoolhouse Christian curriculum that is "State of the Art," cutting edge ALL technology delivered... More »

Moving to Austin from UK

dixont28 June 25, 2012

Moving to Austin from UK. Have 6, 11, 13 year old children. What school years will they be in?

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dixont28 June 27, 2012

Thanks for this MagnetMom, really appreciate your reply. At least I now know what to start looking for. Quite a daunting... More »

yasmeenaz November 4, 2012

Hi dixtont28, We are also moving from london , UK to San Jose. My daughter will be 6yrs old by the time we move ,... More »

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Can I edit a review I posted last year?

mcdrae October 24, 2012

Can I edit a review I posted last year? Thank you. :-)

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MagnetMom October 25, 2012

I think the window to edit a post is about 10 minutes. If you have an issue with a post you wrote a while ago, you can... More »

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looking for the best public school in Austin

shawnag October 22, 2012

I would like to move to Austin, Tx but my kids are going to the best non private school in Alaska, it is a k-12 school and it has changed my view... More »

Corpus Christi, Texas: Standards?

ylc340 October 16, 2012

My family and I are moving to Corpus Christi, Texas for next school year (2013-2014). my kids are in elementary and middle school. Where can I find... More »

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MagnetMom October 17, 2012

Hi ylc340, I'd start with their website: http://www.ccisd.net/Departments/CurriculumInstruction.aspx and... More »

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Relocating in January

Eli814 October 14, 2012

Was wondering what locals think of ohn B Dey, Hermitage, Kingston, Trantwood, Red Mill Woodstock and Christopher farms elementary schools. I have... More »

When will the 2012 API results appear?

hajime2k October 3, 2012

I see the CST results. Just curious to see the API results.

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tjlove October 10, 2012

California is releasing API results this Thursday 10/11/12. GreatSchools will be doing a same-day data load so the results... More »

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Improve memory power - kids

ArthiG October 7, 2012

I have a first grader who is appreciably strong in social environment, but forgets events and happenings in and around him very soon. Please suggest... More »

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TeacherParent October 9, 2012

Some children seem to have bad memories but it can be that they just don't observe what's happening - a child... More »

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