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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Question for 9:35- how do you go about figuring out the quality of teachers at a particular school? I totally agree with you but have pretty much concluded that there's no way to really judge until the child enrolls. Especially for the early grades, number of degrees or years of experience doesn't necessarily translate into an effective teacher.[/quote]

There are some rough guides. GPA and recommendations from student teaching year. Certificate and re-certification help a lot. Energy is important. Planning ahead, and the ability to plan. Classroom management skills matter, that is can that teacher get the kids to listen and stay on task.

I spend a ton for my DS in a nice private school in the area. But I must admit that the public schools get the better teachers because of the huge difference in pay and benefits. I know this because (step) DS is in public school and I have seen them in action. Large classes, but good teachers, for the most part.

Private schools can't afford that. There is a ton of nepotism in hiring and it is always, so and so's mom who used to teach would like to work here next year and we have an opening....[/quote]

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