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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]18:16 here

My kids' private schools are more diverse than many public schools that have few OOB kids.  More kids of color, and thanks to large endowments and great FA, kids from many different SES levels.  In the DC area, it's a myth that all privates are filled with rich white kids.   [/quote]

Yes, this.  My kids went to a 10 rated md public and now go to privates.  The true effect of testing isn't felt until fourth or fifth grade when the tests alone take up three weeks of the public school year.  The  next biggest difference was class size.  My public school kept class sizes small through second then they jumped to about 30 kids in a class(and would only get bigger in middle and up).  This year they each of classes of 14 kids in private and that will be the average class size all the way through, although the grade will get bigger.  There is more emphasis on public speaking and community service, with the older kids interacting with the younger on a daily basis.  The school day is longer so they have more time for specials and recess.  They have dedicated science rooms with teachers who only teach science.  [/quote]

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