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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We're planning to move back to the area to be closer to family. We are considering moving either to NW DC or to an inner MD suburb such as Bethesda, Silver Spring or Takoma Park. What are the main differences between schools in Montgomery County and the ones in upper NW DC? I am most interested in differences in the upper elementary years and beyond, in terms of curriculum ([b]especially how much pressure there is to teach only to the test[/b]), specials, group work, differentiation, homework, and general feel/culture. Thanks.[/quote]

I had this concern before my kids started school in MCPS. It wasn't justified. If there has been any "teaching only to the test", I haven't noticed it. Well, except in my daughter's AP class this year, but that probably wasn't what you had in mind?

The most recent time I heard the public-schools-teach-to-the-test! concern was from a person who attended only private schools, has taught only in private schools, and has his kids in private schools. I told him what I told you -- that this hasn't been my experience.[/quote]

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