No two schools are alike, which means that the quality of education offered varies from one institution to another. In some cases, parents who are not satisfied with the education options in their local area have to drive their children quite far just to provide them with a better level of instruction.
This is the case with Tirada Ramos, a mother of two, who wakes up at 4:45 a.m. in order to get her kids from New York City's Bronx borough to East Harlem, where they attend classes at P.S. 171 Patrick Henry Preparatory School, The Uptowner reported. Most students do not make an hour drive like the Ramos sisters, but it is worth it for Tirada and other parents who put up with the commute.
There is a good reason why students are coming from near and far to attend P.S. 171, and that is the fact that Patrick Henry is considered to be one of New York City's top public schools. In fact, the Big Apple's Department of Education gave P.S. 171 A's in the areas of student progress, student performance and school environment, according to its 2011-2012 school progress report.
Once the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are implemented, parents may not have to drive an hour or more just to provide their children with high-quality learning opportunities. According to the CCSS' website, the Standards will make it so that schools in states that have adopted the Common Core provide lessons that are clear, rigorous, evidence-based and consistent. This means that no matter which institution students attend, they should be receiving the same level of education under the CCSS.
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