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Moving to Iowa! Help!

by Brooke

Apr 21, 2016

Hello! I am an elementary teacher and parent of a preschooler & toddler. My family is considering moving to Iowa. Our options are open at this time, as far as where we could move to. I'd love some honest feedback about schools in Iowa. What is the best district to send my kids? Best to teach? Where should we avoid? Why do you feel this way? (And as a side note, I'm 100&37; anti-basil and will not send my children to a school who still uses this outdated method of "teaching.") Thank you in advance for your help!!

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marx On 4/21/16, Brooke wrote: > Hello! I am an elementary teacher and parent of a > preschooler & toddler. My family is considering moving to > Iowa. Our options are open at this time, as far as where > we could move to. I'd love some honest feedback about > schools in Iowa. What is the best district to send my kids? > Best to tea...See More

Apr 21, 2016

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Brooke On 4/21/16, marx wrote: > On 4/21/16, Brooke wrote: >> Hello! I am an elementary teacher and parent of a >> preschooler & toddler. My family is considering moving to >> Iowa. Our options are open at this time, as far as where >> we could move to. I'd love some honest feedback about >> schools in Iowa. What is th...See More

Apr 21, 2016

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Chuck On 4/21/16, Brooke wrote:
> On 4/21/16, marx wrote:
>> On 4/21/16, Brooke wrote:
>>> Hello! I am an elementary teacher and parent of a
>>> preschooler & toddler. My family is considering moving
>>> to Iowa. Our options are open at this time, as far as
>>> where we could move to. ...See More

Apr 21, 2016

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Chuck Hi. I live in Central Iowa.

In general, out schools are pretty decent, but the quality
varies widely. I urge you to be very cautious and check
out the schools before buying or renting.

Do not be afraid of the larger rural school districts.
Some of them are great.

Due diligence goes a long way! Long gone are th...See More

Apr 21, 2016

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Susie Druessel I personally believe that many schools in the Des Moines metro area are good. Ankeny, West Des Moines, Waukee. Do you have it narrowed down to what part of Iowa?

May 30, 2017

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