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Moms Talk: What Do You Look For in A School?

This weekly column focuses on discussion. We'll have one topic or question, and we'll talk.

Gov. Rick Snyder is talking cuts to education. The . They are not finalized yet but that's what they're talking. So, let's talk about that. With these potential cuts to the school, Ferndale Schools Superintendent Gary Meier said that next year will run pretty much the same as this year but continued cuts like this could result in serious program cuts.

What do you look for in a school? With these cuts, what would make you think twice about a district if certain programs were cut due to state funding cuts?

Chime in on this question in the comments section. Have another question? E-mail it to Ferndale Patch Editor Terry.Parris@patch.com.

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Ferndale Patch will dedicate a column each week on a discussion with moms and dads about anything, really. We're looking for questions to be asked and answered, advice seekers, advice givers, sharing solutions or experiences and asking for feedback — that's what we want. Anything you want to talk about, we will discuss in the comments section.

Of course, this column doesn't work if you don't participate, so let's get it going!

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We'd like to be a new resource for moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community and who may have questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children.

Is there a parenting hot topic? Tiger mom comes to mind. How about vaccinations? Where do you fall on that? This space will also be a place to discuss these tings.

So grab a cup of coffee, or whatever you like to drink in the afternoon, and settle in as we start the conversation.

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