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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Switched EOTP to WOTP elementary, and kind of regret it. I don't think WOTP is significantly better in the ways I care about. And in some ways it's worse in ways that I do care about.  Both are fine, I just can't get too excited about WOTP.[/quote]

Could you elaborate on the specific things that you care about? [/quote]

[b]Individual attention from teachers.[/b]  I think the academic challenge was actually better EOTP in some ways. WOTP does have now cool stuff that the PTA bus, but I can also supplement that EOTP and maybe benefit some kids who otherwise wouldn't have been exposed to it.

More diverse learning environment. There's a lot the kids are learning other than academics. I'd like my kids to be capable of working with anyone. WOTP is kind of sheltered. At least for elementary school.

EOTP, the mean kids/bullies aren't generally the kids of the super PTA parents.  I think there's some reluctance from WOTP teachers to address these issues with bratty kids.

PTA/dues. There's a lot of pressure to donate thousands to the PTA.

Parents community.  While the kids experience is more of a focus, I connect much better with the parents EOTP.  I don't do well with snobs.

Commute. Sucks.[/quote]

This varies.  My child was struggling at an EOTP school, but not enough to register.  When your child gets a mid-3 on the PARCC but many other kids are getting 1s and 2s, no alarms will sound.  When we moved WOTP, the school was ALL OVER him.  He went from a middle performer to a low preformer who merited specialized and individual attention for the first time.  It was a game changer.  No regrets. [/quote]

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