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[quote=Anonymous]I went to an Ivy for college (same one my dad went to) and an Ivy for law school.  My husband went to a top-ranked state school and an Ivy grad school.   We meet the income criteria.  Both our kids go to Arlington public schools (elementary and middle) and will continue to do so through H.S. absent some extenuating circumstances.

I have no negative feeling about private school and if that is what other parents choose to do, well that has no bearing on my life so that's cool.  I do care about education and have been very satisfied with APS.  However, I am absolutely fine if my kids don't have the optimal educational experience or environment.  I just want them to have a decent education in a safe school where they have friends and enjoy learning.  So much of my education came from my home environment--discussing current events over dinner, going to the library and talking about books, traveling, sitting around listening to my parents' friends discuss politics and art and music at dinner parties, etc.  My kids read a lot, are always digging around outside and looking at bugs and plants and  other critters.  I see that they are genuinely curious and intellectually engaged, so I don't worry to much if the classroom doesn't meet 100% of their needs.

I'm sure my choices are influenced by my own experiences, as both my husband and I went to public schools exclusively.

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