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Quality Concerns
American public schools vary widely in quality. Your child could receive an exemplary education at an American public school or else come home missing a vital organ. The big city schools are not in good shape, and many other smaller communities have serious school budget problems. It's up to you, the parent, to keep on top of this situation, since there is no uniform public school system in the United States.
Neighborhood Schools. With some exceptions, your child will go to the public
school in the school district where you live. Therefore, it pays to do some research. School
systems are frequently rated by many factors, such as percentage of students going on to
college. Often, real estate brokers have the best schools data on their neighborhoods. Next Section: Enrolling Your Child in School Education in America: Chapter Home
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