Given the costs of a good education for children, and the lasting effect it can have, many parents understandably want authoritative information on educational options for their kids. Georgia Irvin provides that information, in a comprehensive, impartial guide focusing on the schools in the DC area. The guide profiles the eight public school districts and the more than 100 independent schools serving DC students. The book also includes tips to let parents know what they should look for when checking out schools, how to apply to independent schools, information on financial aid, and answers to common school-search questions.