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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People would be surprised how many teachers in private schools send their kids to public school even when offered tuition remission. It is because we know the education in this area can be similar. It’s odd to not see if your kid would do well in a public school, if you have good options. Trend wise, we are now seeing a few kids leave private for more rigorous or innovative programs in public or for a better social experience. If you are tired and want more freedom it sounds like you should consider a different mix. But only you know where you live and what those school options are or whether you can move for better. [/quote]

My experience was the opposite. It was the public school teachers and counselors who kindly took me aside to let me know their kids were either in Catholic or Independent schools.

Once my kids entered the Independent schools, I learned that much financial aid goes to the children of public school teachers. It makes total sense when you read anything about how public school teachers rate their work environments.

We spent a ton of money, got FA for some years, and skipped many vacations while driving old cars.

We have no regrets, believing it was the best thing we ever did for our kids. One is now a working college graduate and the other is a HS senior.

Good luck to all of you. It’s really a shame. We both went to public schools and never anticipated having to do this. [/quote]

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