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    BEST PLACES TO RAISE KIDS

    By CuringAutism  |  Posted April 25, 2008  |  Deerfield, Illinois
     
    Are you SMARTER THAN THESE 5^th ^GRADERS? Attending the final "Parents' Night" at my twins' highly respected elementary school, in our Chicago suburban location recently rated the "3RD BEST PLACE TO RAISE CHILDREN" by Business Week, was a real treat. These photos show just a few examples of the incredible work the children are doing with the loving guidance of warm, smart, empathetic, and passionate teachers. Not only does their school have MANY kids with special needs and disabilities like Autism, ADHD, Asthma, Allergies and many other issues, but their "gifted" population of exceptionally talented children is also large and difficult to keep interested as well. The synergy and effort between parents, teachers, administrators, community leaders, and children is what produces arguably some of the most creative programs, wealth of supportive services, great emphasis on mentoring, best standardized test scores, and one of the most well regarded educational and social development opportunity in the country.

    (Please note: After attending 4 different elementary schools due to financial, medical, family, and work related issues, I, along with my 3 children concur that living in an area with exceptionally supportive, understanding and academically appropriate schools is a gift not to be taken for granted! This blessing is particularly important if you have kids with special issues. Should you consider moving to raise you're your kids in an area with a supportive community and great schools? We would say not much is more important; so definitely!)

    Below are articles and some other resources about where to raise children in America.

    Best Places to Raise Children - Deerfield is #3!

    This year's BusinessWeek.com 2007 ranking of the 50 best small towns to raise children ranked Deerfield third in the nation, along with other Illinois towns including Western Springs (#2), Wilmette (#7), Batavia (#21) and Barrington (#25). In compiling its list, BusinessWeek.com considered five factors: school test scores, cost of living, recreational and cultural activities, number of schools and risk of crime. By naming Deerfield to its list, Business Week.com is confirming what many Deerfield residents already know - that Deerfield is a safe, attractive community with excellent schools, park district facilities and Village services. Commenting on this distinction, Mayor Steve Harris stated, "Deerfield is a true community, one that works together and shares common values. Awards like this highlight the superior schools and excellent police, fire, park district and village services that make Deerfield such a wonderful place to raise a family." (The Village of Deerfield News, January 2008) Links to Best Place to Raise Children in America: Business Week -- Special Report, November 16, 2007

    *Great Places to Raise Kids -- for Less*

    Family-oriented neighborhoods with the most affordable homes and the best schools may be hiding in places you've never heard of *By Douglas MacMillan
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    • http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/nov2007/pi20071115_554425.htm

  • Business Week, January 3, 2008

    Best Places to Raise Your Kids' Raises a Ruckus

    By Douglas MacMillan *http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_02/b4066062104490.htm?chan=magazinechannel_personalbusiness
  • P.S. Also see my "ireport" entitled: "Autism Recovery - 12 Steps Out" *
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