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07.04.08, 20:34 PM NY Schools
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What is the best school on UES -- PS 290 or PS 6? I don't want sugary responses that say they're both good. Which is better and why? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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290. Better more creative teachers. Better spirit. Has had the benefit of many truly excellent and committed administrators. Still has the founding spirit of D2 - progressive, creative, happy. My friend sent her child to 6 and he was not challenged and did not learn that much. Her child was bright but not brilliant, so that's pretty much a condemnation of the school. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.04.08, 09:19 PM Flag

can one child's experience tell all? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.04.08, 09:27 PM Flag

I would say 290, based on what I've heard from friends. My dd goes to 158 and I'd send her to 290 in a heartbeat if I could. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.05.08, 05:21 AM Flag

The question is which is better for YOUR child! 6 is more traditional; 290 more progressive. Different locations, populations. In general, 6 seems to have more kids who were shut out of private, while 290 parents seem more committed to public at the start. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.05.08, 07:16 AM Flag

reasonable minds will differ [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.05.08, 09:38 AM Flag