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

[Anonymous]

^ Oops. That should have been "European feel."
Whaddaya expect in the U.S.A?

[Anonymous]

A more multicultural approach is what I'd expect in the US and what I hope emerges.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would you be willing to share the name of your child's school?

GDS

[Anonymous]

Fantastic that this is under discussion at GDS. Is the school on board or is this parent-driven at this point?

[Anonymous]

Both. Hiring a new head plus self-study process for re-accreditation has created a context for talking about what's next in fairly ambitious yet concrete terms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A more multicultural approach is what I'd expect in the US and what I hope emerges.

a more "multicultural approach" that minimizes China and Latin America you mean?

[Anonymous]

funny pp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A more multicultural approach is what I'd expect in the US and what I hope emerges.

a more "multicultural approach" that minimizes China and Latin America you mean?

Please give it a rest. The conversation has taken a fruitful turn and there's no need to return to old arguments, repeating yourself ad nauseum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A more multicultural approach is what I'd expect in the US and what I hope emerges.

a more "multicultural approach" that minimizes China and Latin America you mean?

Please give it a rest. The conversation has taken a fruitful turn and there's no need to return to old arguments, repeating yourself ad nauseum.

I'm sorry I missed the fruitful turn. So what was the answer to the question: Is there an independent school that exposes children to non-European cultures and religions?
Anyone? Anyone?

[Anonymous]

Have you looked at any of the New World Colleges? They're high school only, but very impressive.

[Anonymous]

PP, do you mean United World College? I have heard these are amazing schools but no personal experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at any of the New World Colleges? They're high school only, but very impressive.

The only one in the U.S. seems to be in Montezuma, NM

[Anonymous]

Yes, sorry, United World Colleges. I had a friend go to the one in Wales, and another friend's kid went to the one in Norway. I believe there's one in New Mexico and I've seen the one in Maine - lovely campus. The schools are supposed to be really wonderful and filled with kids from all over the world.

[Anonymous]

United World Colleges are IB Schools!!!!!! I went to one for IB teacher training!!!!

I'm the one who keeps beating the IB horse as the truly global curriculum.

I'm done!

[Anonymous]

This is a long thread and I haven't read all of it, but I'll answer the original question. My 4th grader at Holton spent all year last year studying the culture, religion, economy and government structure of China, India, Costa Rica and Senegal. (And Upper Schoolers travel to those countries.) She and her classmates celebrated Diwali and Eid (along with the more Euro-centric holidays). In fifth grade, the study of American history includes the impact of colonialism and the American Revolution on other continents. The school's annual Mosaic festival showcases food and culture from something like 50 countries. And the student body is incredibly diverse. There definitely a solid and growing world focus there.