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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]my neighbors kid took a private bus from Brooklyn to NEST. my kids went to the very good private down the block. I was never ever jealous of the education they were getting at NEST.

I'm not saying it's not great, it is .. but it's not better than the PS29s or 321s or 58s of the world. What are your local public options? Having local friends is a lifelong gift. My kids are in college and that community of kids and their parents is my community too. [/quote]

As a former citywide G&T parent, I would recommend NEST. First, the student population will be diverse - not all ultra-wealthy kids. Their principal is excellent. Citywides are unique schools and that creates its own particular community. My children are still in touch with their friends from G&T. I'm still in touch with my parent friends. Having friends in different neighborhoods, rather than all local, does not at all preclude strong bonds between the kids or parents. I also disagree with the opinion of PP that NEST is no better than a good public. The citywides are in essence honors schools. That produces a different environment than a general education program. My advice to parents whose kids didn't attend a citywide, or any public school for that matter, but feel the need to comment about said schools - stay in your lane.

PP may not have been jealous of the education the neighborhood kids were getting at NEST, but they did receive an excellent education and for a fraction of the tuition of the "very good private". There are many kids who go from citywides, and other public schools, to private for middle school and high school anyway.
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