Would you move to a new area with better public schools for you children?

Question

I've just started to get really concerned about my children's education. My husband is in the military and I just don't know what to do. The schools around here are not that great. I just really worry about the education they will be getting. I was so lucky to go to a school with higher standards then the schools here in the US, now, I'm growing more and more concerned as the days pass about my kids education.

What are things I can do to improve their learning abilities at home if they do attend public school?

Do you have great public schools in your area?

Is education in the public schools around you a priority?

Am I just worrying over nothing? I really don't think I am because like I said education is a big priority in my life and for my children.

Answer 1

I would homeschool them.

If they're young, that's an option. They won't be uprooted with every move and you'll always start over where you left off.

I plan to do that with my own kids, when I have them, because the public schools here are AWFUL. They were okay a couple of years ago (before we were washed away by Katrina ... I live a couple hours south of New Orleans) but now they're absolutely horrible. None of the good teachers came back, and only the unmotivated students have returned so far. There is more gang violence than class going on.

I don't think you're worrying over nothing. Education is a very big priority for me, too, and more people are choosing homeschooling nowadays. You might look into it and think about it for awhile. Even if you decide to keep them in public school, reading homeschool sites could get you some tips on how to help them out at home. Who says you can't do home lessons during breaks or after school?

Answer 2

The best of public schools is how the children are that attend and how they were raised. I was lucky with my 2 older children, my sister was a teacher, she was there to make sure they didn't get lost in the system. You have to know the morals and standards of the people in certain areas, we live in a town with the projects right in the center of town, all businesses are closing up and what used to be a beautiful place is now a well-known drug haven. My daughter goes to a Vo-Tech school, so there are different schools attending, she tells me how the schools I know of as more rural, how nice the kids are. I went to a rural school, everyone claims kids are changing so much, I never felt such hostility from kids, like I have from living here. If you know the area, and feel better about the schools, I'd move.

Answer 3

You know there are some good public schools in my area but my family is renting in an area that the public schools are pretty bad. So what I did was use my friends address for the school that my daughter attends now. I will continue to do it until I buy a house in an area that I like. But yes you should care what school your children go to. Some things that you should do with your children is make sure they know their address, ABC's, how to write their name (just first name), shapes, and primary colors. Also point out simple words when you read a book with them. Words like the, a, and, and to, etc. Good luck and it is not wrong to care about your children's education. I mean that is what you pay your taxes for but sometimes some children don't get the attention they need. Once they do start school don't rely on the teacher to teach your child everything. You are the first teacher that your child will know.

Answer 4

You are worrying over nothing..i can not afford to do that my hubby in military as well. Here is the thing you are your childrens cheerleader. You will make sure that they are educated in many other ways besides school. A child that reads and plays music will always excel above others. Its proven. Your kids would also be stimulated by you and not just teachers. How do you know for a fact that the schools are not good??? Your kids will only take from school what they put into it ..no matter where they go to school public or private. Some may disagree but this is a proven fact.

Answer 5

As a general rule, if you care enough about your kids' education to ask this question in the first place, they'll probably be okay no matter where they go.

Sure, going to better schools may be an advantage, but remember that the parents play a key role in education.

We did move to a house two blocks from a good school. Or at least it's what we consider to be a good school. It doesn't have the highest test scores in the city, but the kids there generally do pretty well, and there is a nice socioeconomic and racial mix.

He also got early intervention for his reading difficulties for which he was grateful.

But yeah, if you can live in a neighbourhood with better schools, if that's an option for you, go for it. Otherwise your kids will probably do good because they have a good mom.

Answer 6

If I lived in a district that had poor schools, yes I would move to a better district if it was feasable. If it wasn't, I would consider homeschooling my children or private school. Again, I'm aware that isn't always an option. If I had to send my kids to private school, I would have to work outside the home to help pay for it. I would then have to weigh the benefits of a better education with being able to raise my kids full time. Thankfully, I never had to make that decision. I am fortunate in that I live in a great school district and people move in this area because of the schools. I wouldn't say you were worrying about nothing, our kids education is very important. Its our job as parents to give our kids every opportunity to learn and grow.

Answer 7

I think that this would be something for you and your husband to sit down, and really discuss deeply. I feel that I am in a similar situation, as well. Right now, my kids are enrolled in one of the better schools in the area, and they are doing good there. I am pleased. But I also have an opportunity to buy the house that I grew up in, and that school district was one of the finest in the state. If all things work out, I will be soon moving. My husband and I dicussed this throughly, sand feel that this would be beneficial for the kids' educations. We want all the best things for them,and if a move callsfori t, then by all means, go for it !!!

Answer 8

You should send your child to the school that will provide him or her with the best education in the area. If it happens to be not one of the best public schools then just monitor your childs habits and watch who they become friends with. Make sure he or she is keeping up with their work and continue to keep them on the right path by making sure they know the difference between right and wrong.

If the school is horrible and you feel that you would be putting your child at a learning disadvantage then moving to a better school district may be well worth it.

Answer 9

im going through the same thing at the moment. the schools around here arnt that great and i really cant affrod a private school. my son does not start until 2008 but im looking around all ready and if i cant find anything good i will be moving for my kids sake. so i dont think that you are worried about nothing

Answer 10

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