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[quote=Anonymous]i work for an ed research firm and I would say on a variety of outcome measures across diverse learners, Fairfax County is consistently the strongest, both in overall achievement and in equality.  And they tend to use evidenced-based instructional practices.  But that doesn't mean it's the best for anyone in particular--you have to look at your own situation.  And it's a more suburban environment than the other schools.  PP who mentioned teacher shortages is also correct--though that is a nationwide problem, it is hitting FCPS a little harder than others in the region at the moment.  But Virginia just changed its policy and approved more undergraduate education majors (used to just have grad programs) so that may help (though some assert that having prospective teachers major in a core subject--e.g., math, biology, history, english and then take graduate courses in education to get a teaching license like Virginia has traditionally done promotes stronger educators).  I think the new requirements will ensure Virginia undergrads still major in a content area, but education courses can be taken at the undergraduate level.[/quote]

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