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[quote=Anonymous]Another single mom here. I live in the Rockville neighborhood that has the ES Deaf program. We enjoy the school and neighborhood for the most part. I also commute to DC, not far from Union Station. It is 75 minutes one way, if there are no delays. The commute is on the Red Line, which is known for lots of problems/delays, so you have to figure that in. I can't really work 8 full hours in the office and still make it home in time for pick-up (thankfully I have some flexibility at my job and also work from home a lot). 
Housing in my neighborhood: most houses start at $350k. There is a townhouse/apt. community that is in the school boundary I think. But I think rents there, and in the neighborhood houses, start at $2000/month. Not sure your budget would allow that.
Honestly, I wouldn't consider the Rockville option. Silver Spring might be do-able commute/cost wise for the schools. DC near Union Station -- can't comment on affordability or schools.
Good luck. Everyone has there own opinion, but I don't consider DC to be a very good place to raise a child. I would move to Boise in a heartbeat if I could. Of course its a job that keeps me here, and I totally get the lure of the fed. job. Not an easy decision.
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