The Shifting School Equation
There wasn’t room to discuss it yesterday, but we suspect the public/private school issue is on a number of people’s minds. Over the weekend, The Times ran an article about the number of people who bought their apartments in recent years with the assumption that they would send their kids to private school. Now that…
There wasn’t room to discuss it yesterday, but we suspect the public/private school issue is on a number of people’s minds. Over the weekend, The Times ran an article about the number of people who bought their apartments in recent years with the assumption that they would send their kids to private school. Now that the economic downturn has made that a more difficult proposition, they are left to confront the limitations of their own school district. In some cases, parents are even considering renting a cheap apartment within a good school district just to get access—after all, it would be cheaper than the $30,000+ tuition in Manhattan. (It’s more like $25,000 here in Brooklyn.) Question for the renters and those in the market to buy in Brooklyn: Has the school issue shifted your real estate plans since the downturn began?
The Sudden Charm of Public School [NY Times]
Photo by Steve and Sara
“I went through one of the worst public school systems in rural New England until I dropped out of high shool at 16 (never even got a GED), and now I am an accomplished lawyer.”
You got a law degree without a high school diploma?
really? We’re at Dorchester and E19th so zoned for 139. Just outside of 217 but we got her in. Swaying towards 139 currently because of the excellent parent participation and general vibe.
Lechacal—good luck tonight (if tonight’s the night). Will be sending you and your wife great thoughts and vibes.
To clarify my child, nieces and nephews are all in public school. Pre-K, First grade, Second Grade, Third Grade and Seventh. One of my sisters is a first grade teacher in a public school. My Dad taught computer science for years.
I took my child out of private school after one year and took a chance on an up and coming public school. And yes the administration (i.e. the Prinicpal) has to be open to change if not your efforts will be frustrated to no end.
As a parent, you have to make the choices that make you comfortable. As long as I know my child is safe and happy I am willing to work with others to help make changes and improve the school for the better.
Beat me to it by a few seconds, chicken. 😉 BTW, based on your zoned schools, I think we’re neighbors.
Thanks Chicken – not here yet, but hopefully soon!
lechacal — Wishing your wife an easy labor. And warm wishes to you on this addition to your family.
erm….can I be the first to wish Lechacel the best of luck with number 3?
I think Rob is completely right here. Childless people have an interest in the school system for two reasons. First, it affects the society we all live in. Second – we pay for it!
Every childless person has an interest in whether their tax dollars are spent on education or something in which they may have a more direct interest.