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My child was accepted at DePaul. They liked their shadow day and I attended the open house and it seems nice. Would love some feedback from current families on the social aspects (nice kids? Behavior issues?) and academics. Is there parent involvement ? Why did you choose to test there it over ...
Which did you choose and why? Are they differentiated at all academically? Are either of them more diverse economic or racially? Does one have better after school programs? Trying to figure out elementary schools. ...
Does anyone know when St Ignatius is likely to release their admissions decisions? I heard it was likely to be tomorrow, but I have no idea how accurate that info is. And WHEN will CPS update their tier info??? ...
My 9 year old daughter loves graphic novels, and will read them voraciously, but fights over reading regular books. I would like a few new graphic novels for when I need her to do something quiet, diverting, and not on a screen. She has read (many times over) and enjoyed -the new ...
Anyone have a recommendation for a golf summer camp for a 12 year old and 9 year old who want to learn how to play. They've played mini golf quite a bit but have never played actual golf. TIA ...
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