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djames June 14, 2013


We are considering putting our 6 year old daughter in Kumon reading and math classes. In the NYT and other newspapers, we've read arguments... More » 

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MagnetMom June 15, 2013


Hi djames, and welcome to GreatSchools Parent Community. Here's an article that might give you some insight:... More »

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TeacherParent June 16, 2013


My experience with Kumon has been with its math program - my students whose parents have enrolled them in Kumon wanted... More »

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megan222 April 26, 2013


Hi my family will be moving to Scottsdale and are in need of recommendations for schools. I have one daughter entering 5th grade and another entering... More » 

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MagnetMom April 28, 2013


Hi megan222, and welcome to the GreatSchools Parent Community. A great place to start is with the School Finder... More »

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otter119 April 8, 2013


I am currently going through the negotiation phase with my employer on my relocation to the Greater Pittsburgh Area. My wife and I recently visited... More » 

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MagnetMom April 9, 2013


Hi otter119, and welcome to GreatSchools Parent Community. Here's an article that will help you with ideas... More »

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Jayavanjani April 8, 2013


Hi I am new to US Public education system. We are likely to move to Chicago by the coming school year.I have a High School son and an Elementary... More » 

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Jayavanjani April 8, 2013


Thanks , any recommendation if and why one should choose a private school over public, especially in high school. Our... More »

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MagnetMom April 16, 2013


The choice between public and private is a personal one. Private schools can cost from $5,000 to $35,000 a year or more.... More »

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davewriteA March 31, 2013


Did poorly in high school, dropping out at 15. Fortunately, while serving aboard the Wasp, CVS-18, I discovered the ship's library. Later I... More » 

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bteacher March 15, 2013


Hi everyone! My daugheter received an invitation to the Junior National Leadership Conference in DC. Has anyone sent their child there? If so, what... More » 

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MagnetMom March 16, 2013


Hi bteacher, and welcome to GreatSchools Parent Community. Keep reading the reviews. If you are interested in... More »

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TeacherParent March 27, 2013


I never sent either of my children there but I've been asked this question many times and here is a New York Times... More »

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danielae March 13, 2013


Does anyone else have a school in Long Island, NY that has already been teaching to the test for the past month? We have had little in the way of... More » 

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MagnetMom March 13, 2013


Hi danielae, You might find that teachers are your strongest allies on this matter. School districts across... More »

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TeacherParent March 21, 2013


Few if any teachers like the standardized state testing - they are doing this by their choice. The public rightfully demanded... More »

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dylan2002 March 4, 2013


I live in Dallas, Ga. I chose to send my children to Christian school. My children go to Kingsway Christian School in Douglasville, GA. We have... More » 

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MagnetMom March 11, 2013


That's so wonderful you found a school you like. As you know, it's quite a load off your mind. You might... More »

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Aunnabella February 16, 2013


Hello Parents, We are wanting to move to Arizona and might be looking at Surprise. This is not set in stone. My major concern is picking a... More » 

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MagnetMom February 19, 2013


Hi Aunnabella, and welcome to the GreatSchools Parent Community. You can start your search here: http://www.greatschools.org/find... More »

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Nikki112 February 12, 2013


I was banned today by my kids principal is their anything I can do she has a personal grudge against me

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nursepyn February 27, 2013


Contact the State Board of Education in the state your child lives in. Let us know what happens and I wish you and your... More »

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danielae March 13, 2013


What did you do that prompted the ban?


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