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How School Choice and Open Enrollment Shapes Colorado Springs Real Estate
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What Can You Tell Us About School Choice?
The home you choose and the education your child receives don’t have to be the same decision. We unpack how Colorado Springs families use open enrollment, charter schools, and magnet programs to match learning styles, schedules, and budgets without being boxed in by a single attendance zone. With Lori Thompson—RE/MAX Properties veteran, top producer, and current school board president—we explore the real mechanics of choice: capacity limits, transportation trade-offs, and how a school’s focus can shape your daily routine.
We break down the differences between charter, magnet, and neighborhood schools, clarifying a common myth: charters are public and tuition-free. From classical education that emphasizes cursive and memorization to American history and civics programs, from IB pathways and STEM labs to hands-on building trades that construct a real house each year, the menu is wide. Lori shares how families can leverage these options to find the right fit for unique learners, including supports many districts offer for homeschoolers and students with dyslexia. Along the way, we connect the dots between top-rated districts, property values, and the practical workarounds when your budget and dream school don’t align.
Timing matters too. Application windows, waitlists, and varying start dates can complicate midyear moves, especially for military families. Lori lays out a simple approach: define your child’s needs, shortlist programs, confirm availability, and understand transport before you start touring homes. When parents lead with the right questions, the right neighborhood often reveals itself.
If this conversation helps you map your next move, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s relocating, and leave a quick review. Questions about schools or neighborhoods in Colorado Springs? Call or text Lori at 719-332-1807—yes, she’ll really respond.
To learn more about RE/MAX Properties Inc. visit:
https://www.LoriThompson.REMAX.com
RE/MAX Properties Inc.
Colorado Springs
719-332-1807
Chapters
1. Welcome And Host Intro (00:00:00)
2. Framing The School Choice Topic (00:00:41)
3. What Open Enrollment Really Means (00:01:16)
4. Charter, Magnet, And Neighborhood Differences (00:02:22)
5. Program Focus From Classical To STEM (00:05:04)
6. How Choice Influences Home Search (00:06:10)
7. Homeschool Supports And Budgets (00:07:41)
8. Deadlines, Start Dates, And Paperwork (00:08:46)
9. Lori’s Process For Helping Families (00:09:30)
10. Closing And Contact Info (00:10:02)
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