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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am not sure I agree with this thread. I do not live in an expensive area. In fact, I read that over 70% of the kids that go to my daughter's school are living below poverty level. That doesn't matter to me. I think she is getting a great education. She is happy.

I think picking the teacher is more important than picking the school (to me). My daughter is in 2nd grade. She started at her school this year. After deciding that we liked this school, I also asked other parents and did my own research on the teachers at the school. I had it narrowed down to 2 teachers I liked. I had a chance to do a walk-through of the school and meet the teachers (in the spring before she started school). After watching her in her classroom, I knew which teacher was right for my child. She was also the same teacher that was recommended to me by other parents. She has turned out to be a fantastic teacher, and I couldn't imagine my daughter getting a better education anywhere. Between her teacher (who I spent a lot of time picking) and our work with her at night, she has done amazingly well in school. If you do your research into the teachers and then follow up with parent involvement you have a great chance of your child getting a quality education. It is amazing what you can find online. I was able to see teacher reading lists, lesson plans, etc all from the school web site. I am getting ready to start my research for her 3rd grade teacher. That way I can get my request in as early as possible for a greater chance of getting our preferred teacher next year. I am hoping I am as happy with my choice next year as I am this year.[/quote]

That’s great for your daughter and sounds like your school system allows you to do that. As a parent with two in public and one private, our Fairfax County Public School does not allow you to choose the teacher your child gets. They will read a note and will discuss any concerns but you are not guaranteed. We were are in a good neighborhood school with many, many involved parents where this came up each year. For us it was you get who you get. Simply posting so others know choice may not be an option.[/quote]

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