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Is This School Right for You?
"No one school is right for every child. When searching for a school for your child, the question is not whether a particular school is good or bad, but whether it's the right school for your child. You might ask the school, 'What is your definition of a successful child at this school?' or ‘What kind of child would find success here?'"
David Harris
Head of School, Cambridge Montessori School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Wondering how to decide if a school is right for your child and for you?
While not everyone has school choices available in their districts or communities, many parents explore options if and when they can. And whether you are looking at public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, or considering private or parochial education, you're bound to have questions about making the right choice for your child.
To assist you with your search, we asked principals, teachers and professors of education to help us develop a list of what to ask and what to look for.