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Any opinions on the Inspired Teaching School ?
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Anonymous
| Curious to know how it's doing in light of all the high expectations everyone had. We reluctantly gave up a Pre-K spot, but still wish we could've made it work. |
Anonymous
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It's much better than I could have imagined as I think the progressive approach is a good fit for my DC. The PK teacher is super smart, organized, and nice. Now I know why they call it Inspired Teaching.
OP, sounds like you have some regret. Why did you give up your spot and where are you instead? Hope it was great to give up an IT spot. |
Anonymous
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Love the child-centered progressive approach. So happy! Only downside was communications, which has greatly improved in the last week. Feel incredibly lucky to have found this place.
OP, I encourage you to try again next year. PP, it sounds like she couldn't make the logistics work. For everybody else, I think they still have space in Kindergarten and 2nd grade. Maybe 3rd too. I don't work for the school--just really happy! |
Anonymous
| I agree with the PPs. We are in PS but I walked by the PK class Friday and was amazed when I peeked in the window of the PK class. The kids were in a circle and each of then seemed engaged and super excited to be there. I don't have one gripe yet. My DS is thrilled with his teachers...he added them to his prayer list after day 1! I think this is the best decision we've made. We live 20 minutes from the school but would commute an hour if we had to. |
Anonymous
OP here. As a PP suggested, we couldn't make the logistics work. The commute would have been too difficult. We decided to keep our son in his current program for another year, during which time we're going to decide whether it's worth making the move to live closer. We're going to try the lottery for K next year and keep our fingers crossed. We still really believe in the philosophy of the school, which made the decision to give up our spot very difficult. |
Anonymous
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From what I can tell, what's going on in the classrooms is great. I think that the Principal and Executive Director are extremely dedicated, are working hard, and have been moderately to very responsive to parent input, depending on the situation. The infrastructure (communication, staffing, policies/procedures) are still a work in progress, which is to be expected from a new school.
Overall, I'm extremely pleased and look forward to many years at Inspired Teaching. |
Anonymous
OP, what part of DC are you in? I'm sure there will be families who will not be able to move with the school when it moves next year so spots will open up. If there is enough demand, maybe they will open 2 K classes (apply!) . FWIW, the K teacher looks amazing too. From what little I have seen so far, you can't beat the quality of education here.
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Anonymous
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Who is the K teacher?
The PK teacher seems fantastic. Next year they'll certainly need two PKs as the current PS class moves up. |
Anonymous
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I LOVE THIS SCHOOL and the best part is, my kids love it too! I continue to be amazed at how happy and excited my children are about school. If you could only see the smiles that I see coming through the door each afternoon.
As another poster said, 3 weeks in, and I feel like this is the best decision I could have made. The teachers are phenomenal (and I say that having witnessed the teaching on several different levels as I have three children enrolled). The staff works hard to come up with creative ways to introduce concepts and fully engage the children with hands on learning. I can only imagine how exhausted the teachers must be at the end of the day, but IT kids are truly reaping the benefits of their labor. OP, I understand your decision regarding logistics but I have to tell you, I too would be willing to drive an hour to take my kids to IT-- and why not? People travel far and wide for the best private schools. Not only would I be willing to travel but I'd be willing to pay for the experience my children are now getting. Definitely, put in for the lottery next year. |
Anonymous
| I have a child in the PS3 class, but I look into the PK classroom every day as I pass, and the kids all look like they're having a great time. If the location is ok for us next year I'm definitely keeping my child in the school for PK. |
Anonymous
| I can't say enough good things about this school! My DC loves going to school every day, and hates to leave when I pick her up! The teachers are all enthusiastic, smart and friendly, and the parent body is supportive, and eager to jump in and meet the needs of the school. We're very happy with our decision, and would wholeheartedly recommend the school to any prospective parents. |
Anonymous
| Is the school diverse so far? Different in lower grades vs. upper? |
Anonymous
The school is diverse in all grades. My only observation is that the Hispanic enrollment seems low compared to the other charter (non immersion) we were at. I think this is attributed to location, new immersion charter, expanded enrollment at LAMB. Overall, I am surprised by the diversity at the school, with both the students/parents and the staff. |
Anonymous
That's good to hear! |
Anonymous
| Families are diverse and overall, the SES of most students seems wealthier in comparison to other DCPS... The philosophy and approach has attracted a lot of urban families who might otherwise have attended parochial or private schools or just exited to the suburbs. |