school choice

School choice would come into play if the school your child is attending is listed as a Title One school and qualifies for the NCLB funding. Then your child would be eligible for changing schools. You would need to call your district to find out what their policy is on interdistrict partnerships.
As far as how you could cross the district lines and get your child into a better school district, you would need to have a home address in the better school district. That the only way.
I would suggust you go to the District Office, state your grievances then put it in writing and get it to the School Board. Best of luck to you! Be persistent!!!
Barbara Antinoro
Educational Counselor
Kid Angel Foundation
Education.com Team

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Hi Barbara,

Thank you so much for your reply. I have learned that yes, my district is Title 1 and receives funding. I was actually called by the neighboring district's superintendent telling me that she regretfully can not accept my son in her school district because of the demands of the board. The normal local law is as you stated, you must live in the district in which you want to send your child to school in.  I still wish there was a way to get leniency for people like me who actually express concern in the educational system that their tax dollars pay for. Public school technically isn't free yet we are forced to go to where they say we have to go. And after further research - I pay MORE school taxes for my home than an equal home/lot in the neighboring town. So I am truly disappointed. Not sure what my next step should be. Any advice?

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I couldn't agree with you more. You’re preaching to the choir! One of my duties as an educational counselor is to act as an advocate for parents just like you that are so disappointed with the school system that they do not know where to turn. The only options that I could suggest is to look into getting your child into a "private school" in your area or know someone in the area that you want your child to go to school in and see if you can use their address. Desperate times call for desperate measures and trust me parents do this one all the time.
I understand that if you place your child into a private school that yet again there will be a tuition fee. However, it’s going to come down to priorities.  If you feel so strongly that the school your child is now attending is not serving his/her needs then look at the tuition that you would be paying to a private school as an “insurance policy”. Insuring you that your child will be college material when the time comes and you will not need to be still supporting them if they cannot get into college and they are flipping burgers at McDonalds and they still need to live with you. I’ve seen this over and over again.
I taught in private schools, my son went to a private school; my granddaughter goes to a private school. Are we rich? No. However we were all committed to do whatever we needed to do so that our children would get the best education possible. In theory, most private schools are 6 to 8 months ahead of 95% of the public schools.
By the way, my son is a pilot. The rewards will come back to you for the sacrifice that you make. Best to you! What you choose to do for your child will be the best decision for your family. Have faith that it will all turn out for the best.
Barbara Antinoro
Educational Counselor
Kid Angel Foundation
Education.com Team

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