Is there an independent school that exposes children to non-European cultures and religions?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP wants non-European, which is very different from "global". Do you know any schools that provide an elite, non-european education?

Good question! Why don't you do some research and find the answer to that question on your own? Follow the links above, if you find that helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP wants non-European, which is very different from "global". Do you know any schools that provide an elite, non-european education?

Not according to OP. She characterized what she was looking for as a global education that wasn't exclusively focussed on Europe and the Americas and that included exposure to cultures and religions in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

[Anonymous]

Apparently there's one good teacher at Yu Ying!

"One teacher was seasoned and subsequently observed using a variety of
strategies that engage students in learning new knowledge and skills, and offer critical thinking exercises with and emphasis
on organization, elaboration and reflection. There are several non-Highly Qualified Teachers who can benefit from the
very competent, experienced teacher on staff."
http://www.dcpubliccharter.com/data/files/Schools/115/Washington%20Yu%20Ying%20PCS%20-%202009%20SPR%20Pages.pdf

[Anonymous]

OP here. Some of you have become remarkably adept at twisting my words. Wow. I asked which school does the best job presenting the non-European world in somewhat of an equal footing. I asked how it was possible for children to learn much about the rest of the world's rich history when they spent years and years only on their own country. Believe it or not, I would be looking for these things anywhere I lived. The utopia may not exist, but wouldn't it be nice if children all over the world were able to learn in this manner? I think some of you do agree, and some of you do not. Even if the utopia does not exist, I figured that some schools probably do a better job that others. This board has actually told me which schools do a better job, so thank you. I am not interested in the Oneness School or Yu Ying - I don't think either provide top notch education. You can certainly hate me for this belief, its a free country as they say.

As for where I am from and why I am here: its not terribly pertinent is it for the question I raised? But I'll give you some of the information since some of you are so curious. I am very legal indeed, I am a U.S. citizen now. I live here because the most interesting job in the world in my area is here and because I married an American. We intend to split our time when we retire between my country and my husband's. We have a home in my country, and we go back every year so that our kids have a sense of their other culture and heritage. I came here for a Ph.D. at MIT in a scientific field. My area had just 1 American studying it in my year. I think this country needed the foreign students quite desperately. And yes, I was excited to study at MIT too. It was the best place to do what I did. I am not anti-American. The burka comments are just bizarre.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP wants non-European, which is very different from "global". Do you know any schools that provide an elite, non-european education?

Good question! Why don't you do some research and find the answer to that question on your own? Follow the links above, if you find that helpful.

Actually, on this question and the previous, the ball is definitely in your court! You insist these things exist. So prove it! You're nuts to think we'd prove it for you.

[Anonymous]

In your very first post, OP, you say "both our countries," and how neither is "an economic superpower.". So your husband is American? Sorry, but this whole thread has me paranoid and suspicious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP wants non-European, which is very different from "global". Do you know any schools that provide an elite, non-european education?

Good question! Why don't you do some research and find the answer to that question on your own? Follow the links above, if you find that helpful.

Actually, on this question and the previous, the ball is definitely in your court! You insist these things exist. So prove it! You're nuts to think we'd prove it for you.

You may be a big shot in real life, but not on the internet. So no, I don't have to prove anything to you, I don't have to take orders from you. I am free to believe what I believe--that there are schools on this planet that provide a good, global education--and you are certainly free to disagree. Have a good night!

[Anonymous]

I caught the same thing as 19:30 -- first OP pretends husband is from another country. Now conveniently, he is American. How did that happen? A quick divorce over the weekend perhaps?
I was at MIT over the weekend (in Boston for HOC). It is so depressing there aren't many American faces at MIT. I for one would like for the U.S. to allow more immigrants from Western Europe and fewer from the rest of the globe. I read that blonde hair/blue eyes will be extint in 20 years. Yuck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In your very first post, OP, you say "both our countries," and how neither is "an economic superpower.". So your husband is American? Sorry, but this whole thread has me paranoid and suspicious.

Yes, you are paranoid. My husband's parents are immigrants, and they have strong ties to their country.

[Anonymous]

Geez, let's see. Could her husband have been born abroad, moved here as a kid, and already have been an "American" by the time they met? That's a description that certainly fits a number of my friends. Most people would identify them as American (and most of the time that's how they'd identify themselves). But they have a different "country of origin" (to use OP's terminology) and identify with that nationality/ethnicity/cultural heritage as well.

Just how narrow is your blonde-haired/blue-eyed world?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I caught the same thing as 19:30 -- first OP pretends husband is from another country. Now conveniently, he is American. How did that happen? A quick divorce over the weekend perhaps?
I was at MIT over the weekend (in Boston for HOC). It is so depressing there aren't many American faces at MIT. I for one would like for the U.S. to allow more immigrants from Western Europe and fewer from the rest of the globe. I read that blonde hair/blue eyes will be extint in 20 years. Yuck.

Yeah, maybe you caught the same thing because you are the same person. sheesh!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Some of you have become remarkably adept at twisting my words. Wow. I asked which school does the best job presenting the non-European world in somewhat of an equal footing. I asked how it was possible for children to learn much about the rest of the world's rich history when they spent years and years only on their own country. Believe it or not, I would be looking for these things anywhere I lived. The utopia may not exist, but wouldn't it be nice if children all over the world were able to learn in this manner? I think some of you do agree, and some of you do not. Even if the utopia does not exist, I figured that some schools probably do a better job that others. This board has actually told me which schools do a better job, so thank you. I am not interested in the Oneness School or Yu Ying - I don't think either provide top notch education. You can certainly hate me for this belief, its a free country as they say.

As for where I am from and why I am here: its not terribly pertinent is it for the question I raised? But I'll give you some of the information since some of you are so curious. I am very legal indeed, I am a U.S. citizen now. I live here because the most interesting job in the world in my area is here and because I married an American. We intend to split our time when we retire between my country and my husband's. We have a home in my country, and we go back every year so that our kids have a sense of their other culture and heritage. I came here for a Ph.D. at MIT in a scientific field. My area had just 1 American studying it in my year. I think this country needed the foreign students quite desperately. And yes, I was excited to study at MIT too. It was the best place to do what I did. I am not anti-American. The burka comments are just bizarre.

If it is any consolation, it seems (based on writing style, time of posting & repetitive nature of comments) that most of these comment are coming from one person. I for one applaud your efforts to broaden your child's horizons. Whether such a school exists or not, your sentiments are worthy and definitely not deserving of such vitriol as has been spewed here.

[Anonymous]

gullible pp. OP is an imposter. If you read the posts -- you will find the inconsistencies.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]We're touring schools now, and are looking for this since DH and I come from different countries. Perhaps its too much to ask, but it appears so far that the emphasis is very American or definitely European, rather than global in all the schools we've looked at. We've looked at Maret, GDS, Beauvoir so far. All these do try to be diverse but focus is still centered on the Judeo-Christian world. WIS has a very European feel to it, and obviously the languages focused upon are European. We'll be visiting Sidwell soon, and I hear they are trying to be more global. In both of our countries, the best schools try to be global in their approach to literature, social studies, religion. I am starting to suspect it is because our countries of origin are not the economic superpower of the world but wondering why is not the main point here. If anyone has experienced a school that truly tries to raise a global citizen, please do write back here. Thank you. [/quote]

I think all of the independent schools have an international focus as the majority of the kids in all of these schools have at least one parent from another country, if not both.At minimum their parents have worked an lived abroad extensively. Certainly if you spent your whole career at the World Bank or the State Department you aren't going to pay 30K a year to send your child to a school that will not build on what you teach at home: open mindedness and cultural literacy. At the elementary level this is taught through a World Studies program and through parents who come to share their Muslim, Jewish , Hindu, Sikh or Hindu faith with the children. But if you want to see where all this is going and evaluate it why not look at the Upper School or High School Curriculum, specifically their English,History, Philosophy and Community Service requirements for graduation. Best of luck to you in your search.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Please. Once and for all. Either you or OP tell us what's available in these multicultural schools, including specifically: how many hours spent on Africa or Latin America.

Several people now have asked you to do this, but you decline. It's starting to look like you're just blowing smoke.

How I would love to see the moderator post the IP address of all these "people." Something tells me all the bile is coming from one dude.