Are there ANY schools that don't teach to the test?

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Anonymous wrote:Private school was the only solution we found, and it's 100% worth it.

Looks like we will have to go that route- at least for the elementary years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Private school was the only solution we found, and it's 100% worth it.

Which ones in Alexandria?

There are a lot of private schools in Alexandria. Look at Burgundy Farm or St Stephens/St Agnes, or a little north to Congressional. Teachers at these schools have the freedom to teach what is important, relevant, and appropriate. They aren't held hostage by a curriculum guide that states they must teach second graders about Mali, just because the state chose Mali out of a hat.

They didn't choose Mali out of a hat. I actually researched this. Studying the ancient Mali empire is actually a lesson in trade, ancient civilizations and the spread of world religions (Islam), spread of knowledge, etc. It's no different than studying ancient Greece. Well, I can think of one difference between the people of ancient Greece and the people of ancient Mali...

This is a great video that explains the significance of Mali and why it should be studied alongside other better know ancient civilizations
https://youtu.be/jvnU0v6hcUo