Why do the states with the nice climates have crappy schools? Need advice!!!?

Question

okay i grew up in a warm state and moved to a COLD state. I hate it. So I want to move.

Well first I thought Florida but then I found out they have the worst schools in the nation. Then someone said pretty much all schools in the southern states suck and if you move down there to put your kid in a private shcool.

Okay so then I thought screw it California is expensive but ill move north cal. Oh, then someone on City-data says California schools have always been "troubled" even the private ones!

So I feel stuck in this state up north where its winter 9mos out of the year!! Any suggestions???

Answer 1

I was looking up schools in different cities in Georgia, and some came up with great ratings.
I have a relative who lives in Florida and she also says Florida has a bad school system-one of the worst, not to mention their health care for the Elderly! And you would think, since so many Seniors relocate to Florida for retirement, that they'd have better health care available to them? But I digress.

You can check out www.greatschools.net.

I also live in a state that has more cold days than anything else and thinking of moving down south in a few years or so.
P.S. Would be nice if people can ask legitimate questions just seeking info w/out being 'preached' to. Just answer her question! Don't "preach"! She didn't ask for any one's opinion on whether or not they disagree with her opinion! She simply asked about where the best schools are in warm climate states.

Answer 2

I am a fourth grade teacher, and my husband and I were interested in relocating to the south, so I know what you mean. I have been researching southern states and their education systems for over two months now. Another response you got said Florida didn't have the best schools. That person was definitely correct. They work at a more comfortable pace, so you would probably find that your child is ahead of the children at that age in Florida.

North Carolina is up and coming, but it will be a while before they catch up to the northern states. And it's not that the northern states are that much ahead of the game. I have been teaching in NJ for 7 years now, and it's not what the media says it is. NJ schools are struggling big time, because the state's budget is in shambles.

I would suggest Texas. Over the next two years, Texas will be hiring over 80,000 teachers. They have a big push on technology in the classroom, and their salaries are very comparable to northern salaries. This will draw quality teachers into the state.

To research some more, check out each state's dept of education. Then you can also check out different townships'/cities' websites. They will be a bit exaggerated because they want to promote positive feedback, but you will get a good feeling about what they are really like.

Good luck in your search!

Answer 3

Are your child's school scores or testing in the upper ranges? How much are you willing to pay for education? Private tutors with teaching degrees are in every state. The best private schools are in the north, so what about vacationing in the south and living in the north?

Answer 4

The problem with schools is the parents. If your are involved in your child's education, then the school/system doesn't matter as much. Get to know your child's teachers, know what is expected of the kid in school, also be sure the teacher knows what your expectation is. Make damn sure your child knows what is expected of him/her. Schools are not daycare.

You get out of the education what you and your child put into it. Also, it's not fair to brush all schools in a particular state as bad, every state has good and bad schools. The trick is for you to find the school that best meets your needs/expectations.