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Looking to teach at a good high school


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metcalmo March 6, 2011


I am moving to NW Washington DC this summer, summer of 2011, and am looking for a good high school where I can teach. I have taught high school... More » 

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natosean March 10, 2011


Your question annoyed me just a bit, but I will be nice. You have a master's in science which means you should be familiar... More »

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hokiss April 10, 2011


You can also live in NW DC and commute to Montgomery County. Pyle MS in Bethesda has very motivated kids and parents,... More »

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Taking the kids to school


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ngstubbs March 12, 2011


I have a dilemma and I'm hoping there is a way to solve this. I am moving to Fairfax County this summer where I will be teaching high school. High... More » 

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ngstubbs March 16, 2011


Thank you magnetmom! I was able to find a solution. I will drop them off at daycare with before care and transportation... More »

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pogomama March 18, 2011


Check with the school system the see if you can pupil place your sons to be closer to where you are teaching. Some counties... More »

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Family friendly cities outside DC


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ngstubbs January 9, 2011


I will be moving to the Washington DC area this summer with my two young sons (8 and 4). I would like to live in Fairfax County because I know the... More » 

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Torri507 January 28, 2011


Well......There are many nice places in the Fairfax..my brother's family lives in beautiful..Herndon VA. You can check... More »

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ngstubbs January 30, 2011


Thank you so much for your replies. I currently researching Arlington, Vienna, Springfield, and Annandale.

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What school districts have the best reputation in or around Herndon?


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Miriam August 14, 2008


What school districts have the best reputation in or around Herndon?

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RestonDad August 12, 2010


we are hoping to get our kids in buzz aldrin or hunter woods. dogwood is the worst.

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MamaGump January 25, 2011


Fairfax County School District is superior to Louden County Schools. Oak Hill Elementary Franklin Middle School... More »

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I just took a job in DC, NE and am relocating over the holidays.


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pjcfish December 22, 2010


Please tell me how to apply for admission mid year for kindergarten, if that is possible? And which schools allow mid year enrollment. This city... More » 

Hello there, I'm from Germany, surching for a top rated High school with best reputation for my 15 year old daughter. She wou...


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Gabriele101 December 22, 2010


looking for a great Highschool for my daughter.

Need advice on high school with smaller classes and more diversity


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Zenboat December 4, 2010


I am the parent of a mixed race 14 year old girl who is adopted from a Latin American country. She is currently doing well academically at one... More » 

moving to the Washington DC area


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angelaaaliyah November 27, 2010


i am soon moving to the Washington DC area. I had the Arlington VA area in mind. My daughter will be attending Kindergarten and i am researching... More » 

Info on preschools in the greater D.C. area


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mamalotus February 6, 2009


My family and I are relocating for a job to northern virginia. My son is going to be starting preschool and we have been checking into many schools... More » 

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RestonDad August 12, 2010


please share here what you found out in the last year.

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How is Reston Boyd Montessori school?


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shobane March 30, 2009


Can somebody answer me about how Reston Boyd Montessori school is? I am desperately trying to find a good montessori school in the reston herndon... More » 

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RestonDad August 12, 2010


Can you share what you learned in the past year? I am in the same area as you.

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