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September 24, 2010 11:20:02
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April 20, 2010 09:46:39
PICK A SCHOOL, ANY SCHOOL When choosing where to live most families justifiably consider the quality of the Colorado Springs public school district to be an important factor for their children's future. Having taught from pre‐school through high school levels in five different states, I too value school choice as an important aspect of finding the best place for your family to live though I may define "uality"differently. The criteria which makes one school superior to another is a multi facetted topic. Typically families focus on test scores, on reputation, on financial backing, or on state standing. Some families look for which school sends the highest number of graduates to Ivy League Universities while others search for a sport, a special needs or a music program. These are all valuable considerations. I agree that we need to weigh these considerations. However ultimately I believe we need to find that place where each child can and will be likely to achieve their highest personal potential both emotionally as well as intellectually. That may or may not happen in the same school district for every child. A school district considered to be generically "est"in the city may not be "est"for a particular child. Having taught special needs children (most specifically children with emotional and/or behavioral issues), I believe a family will benefit from finding a "it"for them and for their children. A fish out of water will not swim. What is "est"for one child may not be "est"for another. Remember children are little souls with a need to be appreciated, accepted, valued and loved. In my opinion, no one school district is "est" Only that setting where a specific child is most likely to grow as an individual with unique needs, desires, and dreams is "est"for that child. Where a "est"quality school district rating does consistently affect location choice in a generic manner, regards investment value but that may be another BLOG topic for exploration in the future.
Julie A Utschig GRI,CRS,QSC,SRES,e-PRO,LHP,CDPE ReMax Properties, Inc 2630 Tenderfoot Hill Street Colorado Springs CO 80906 Direct: 719-540-6406 Office: 719-576-5000 Toll Free: 800-325-0466 Fax: 719-576-1746 e- Mail: julie@julieutschig.com Web: www.julieutschig.com |
