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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Humm...I taught 2nd grade and many other grades over the years. 2nd grade is the "easiest" of all the grades to learn and teach. In teaching we use to say the odd years 1,3,5th grades are the years we introduce many concepts and the even years are reinforcement. 
Many students who are highly capable and high achieving need to have a teacher who allows horizontal growth and open ended projects (ABC book - not challenging enough) 
I would speak to the the school based GT (gifted and talented teacher) or the counselor to get feedback from them, maybe they can speack to DC and can offer suggestions. 
I wouldn't spend my money on a private school in this area, the work that goes on in the public schools is pretty amazing. 
Yes, I have former students who have attended Ivy League schools as well as NOVA and they are all great people.

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You sound like you have taught in affluent areas your whole career. K- 2nd are the learn to read years-there is no greater challenge. If kids are not reading on grade level by the end on 2nd grade, they are statistically more likely to suffer educationally down the road. Any good teacher will devote all their effort to ensuring their kids become competent readers before moving on.

- a teacher and mom of a gifted boy, who has frequently been bored in school.[/quote]

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