Free Online Resource to Compare Schools

Posted on September 11, 2007 by J. Benjamin Stevens
One of the many factors that the Court considers in child custody cases is the school and educational resources available at each parent's residence.  In other words, if the parents live in different school districts, how do they compare to each other? 

If both parents live in the same city or county, the information is usually easy to access and present to the Court. However, when the parents live in different states, it is somewhat more difficult.  In cases where the parents do not live in the same location, this issue can be even more important.

Fortunately, SchoolMatters.com is an online resource that enables parents (and their attorneys) to compare schools based upon performance of students on standardized tests, teacher-pupil ratios, and other critical factors.  This resource is a service of Standard & Poor's, and it is free.
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Research School Information Online

Posted on February 22, 2007 by J. Benjamin Stevens
Parents are moving today more than ever.  In fact, I receive calls almost every week about these "parental relocation cases."  One of the (many) issues that the Court considers in such cases is the quality of the schools in each location. 

Fortunately, it is now easier than ever to find out necessary information about educational institutions located far away, thanks to Yahoo Real Estate.  This free service allows you to research both public and private schools in any state by city name or even by zip code.

The information provided includes contact information, enrollment, student to teacher ratio, and location on an interactive map.  There are also reports available on the school's test scores, students, and teachers.  This resource can prove extremely helpful as a starting point when a child's eduction is at issue, and I urge you to check it out.

Source:  "Find School Info With Yahoo School Search" by Wendy Boswell, publishd at LifeHacker.
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