Yes – I think the bog that is the Common Core will probably be the end of APIs. I agree that small differences in API don’t really matter. And I don’t think the elementary school is terribly important either, assuming it’s OK and your child is a good student. Once they get to high school, though, the school makes a big difference. We are happy where we are and try to ignore the overly competitive classmates. We’re both science-y types and generally stay away from the canned science activities. They are enough to destroy anyone’s enthusiasm, if you ask me. Kind of like an art competition.