HOW TO FIND THE BEST SCHOOLS: It is never too early to find a great school, or make sure your child is already enrolled in the best school possible.
If you are co-parenting with your EX, take advantage of your child’s two different home addresses and choose the better school for your child.
GreatSchools is a national nonprofit whose mission is to inspire and guide parents. Their slogan is “involved parents, successful kids.” To date, it is the most comprehensive education site our research staff has found.
As a parent, test scores are important — but after school programs and extra curricular activities should also be considered. Look at the school’s entire environment. And consider your child’s personality. Some children may thrive in a school with strict routine and structure, while others may fare better in a more creative setting (or a balance of both.)
Keep in mind the whole child, the whole school environment and how the school fits in with your parenting plan and getting the child happily to and from school.
Keep on top of how your child’s school is doing yearly at GreatSchools.
Catherine Abraham
DWK Managing Editor