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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's been worth every penny. I have three children--all in private--and they are so happy to go to school every day. Amazing experiences and teachers and a terrific community.

[b]I used to teach in the local public school, which is "highly-rated," and, sadly, I knew I'd never let my kids go there[/b].[/quote]

Struck a chord with me. When our child was struggling in MCPS, a few staff members took me aside and suggested private, also sharing that their kids attended private schools. Our child was bored out of his mind and frustrated by the bureaucratic silliness. He loved current events and complained that the Scholastic News they received to discuss in class were weeks or months out-of-date.  At private, the class studied the Ebola outbreak, discussed articles in The New York Times, and worked on projects that spanned foreign language, geography, art, and English. Yes, it is worth it for him. He is so much happier and engaged. [b]I think people really underestimate how depressing and demoralizing the public school environment can be[/b]. [/quote]

Yes, and I'd add that I don't blame the teachers (most of them anyway!) or the children for this. The structure is just so rigid and problematic. It's hard for everyone working within that structure. For the kids that can flourish anyway, I'm happy. For those that can't, it's really depressing.[/quote]

Another MCPS teacher with a child in private. Worth the big chunk of my salary.[/quote]

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