These ladies watch 3-5 kids at a time, so...and, btw, I'm an undocumented immigrant, so I don't make all the money in the world and I must find care for my son, so thank God for other Brazilian and Hispanic sitters.

Good thing I'm trying to file 7 weeks in advance haha

Yes, I definitely will do that. It seems that cosmetic surgeries out of necessity aren't a specific thing that is included in those links and instructions, so I imagine my doctor could clear that doubt for me as well as fill out any paperwork necessary. Thanks!

Yup. That's why a huge portion of people I know personally use Brazilian/Hispanic sitters because they charge a fraction of that and they'll take great care of the babies.

Wow! I could've written this comment myself. I'm a para and I've been trying for years to get someone in the district to pay for my last 3 classes. The district doesn't understand that I can't pay now to get money back later bc I don't even make enough to get 2K together.

Meanwhile, they're hiring teachers from overseas and paying those teachers 29k of living expenses. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for hiring people anywhere and I'm an immigrant myself, but seriously, they can't give me 2K to finish my degree???

I can vouch for Northborough. The best school system I've seen in years. I'm a teacher and have worked in three other districts. My son goes to Northborough public schools and I couldn't be more thankful for the teachers and assistants there, which all need a huge raise.

Middlesex county- we focus on phonics, especially because we have a huuuuge percentage of kids coming from other countries. However, for my own child (mind you that I'm from another country as well) I'll be focusing more on reading and rereading books. I think phonics is a bit overrated when it comes to native speakers.

I haven't gotten anything. I wonder if non-citizens get them...?