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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have always been a proponent of public education, but now that I have to means and opportunity to send my child to a top tier private school, I am changing my tune.
I toured a school today and my world has really been rocked. I just had no idea, it’s a completely different planet. Anyone else experience this? We just left the DC area. It is obviously a nationally recognized school, but not one of the schools discussed here. 
For a bit of perspective, my family was zoned to public school with a very low “ score”  in a much maligned close in part of Va before we left.
The public schools in our new commmnity are very well regarded. I never thought I would consider private. 
Now I can’t unsee this.[/quote]

OP, I don't get it. You've always been a proponent of public education; then you toured a fancy, expensive private school; you saw that it has fancy, expensive stuff; and now you're no longer a proponent of public education?[/quote]

I’m not against public education. In fact I’m still not sure what I’m going to do. What I toured is such a protected and elite experience. It’s so extreme. The resources are miraculous to be sure, but I’m not sure it’s for the best. Kids maybe need to deal with difficult peers and teachers that aren’t 100% focused on them and their needs. I’m not enthused for an entirely wealthy peer group ( although this school gives a tremendous amount scholarship every year) The curriculum is very tailored to each specific child. I’ve written mostly about the  facility because it’s just a very obvious comparison. When I’ve read what graduates say about their time at school, they speak frankly about the rigor of the high school years, and how college was comparatively easy.
I was not sad to leave the pressure cooker aspect of the D.C school experience behind. I really want my  child to enjoy school.  I want them to love learning. I could do without the pressure. [/quote]

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