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[quote=Anonymous]We are in Crofton, so I can speak to that, at least.  It is not like the W’s, which we are very familiar with, and which you seem to be comparing for.  There are pros and cons.

AA is much smaller than Montgomery county, closer in size to Howard county.  The school board and superintendent is less reactionary and less prone to drastic changes.  We have SRO’s, we do not have honors for all, etc.  AP, IB, PLTW and enrichment programs are well run and taught.

Lots of big, multi gen families here of multiple kids, that come back and raise their kids here, much less solo kids of big law or fed lawyers. Many families are more interested/involved in small business and skilled blue collar jobs- nursing, teaching, law enforcement, than, say, the T20 obsession you find in moco.  Kids seem less spoiled and generally more disciplined imo.  Many have military connections.  Several high achievers go to the naval academy.  Lots of interest in boy/girl scouts, etc.

I am a t20 and Ivy grad, fwiw and I appreciate  my kids to having a well rounded experience than at, say, the W’s or TJ, so am happy with a more balanced area.  We do supplement, but so do our friends in moco or Fairfax.  They are young though so who knows if we will regret this all later.

I don’t know much about Howard, which might have more of what you are looking for.  [/quote]

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