Which schools are most progressive?

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Anonymous wrote:Progressive education is a pedagogical movement that began in the late nineteenth century and has persisted in various forms to the present. In Europe, progressive education took the form of the New Education Movement. The term progressive was engaged to distinguish this education from the traditional curricula of the 19th century, which was rooted in classical preparation for the university and strongly differentiated by social class. By contrast, progressive education finds its roots in modern experience. Most progressive education programs have these qualities in common:

• Emphasis on learning by doing – hands-on projects, expeditionary learning, experiential learning
• Integrated curriculum focused on thematic units
• Strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking
• Group work and development of social skills
• Understanding and action as the goals of learning as opposed to rote knowledge
• Collaborative and cooperative learning projects
• Education for social responsibility and democracy
• Integration of community service and service learning projects into the daily curriculum[2]
• Selection of subject content by looking forward to ask what skills will be needed in future society[3]
• De-emphasis on textbooks in favor of varied learning resources
• Emphasis on lifelong learning and social skills
• Assessment by evaluation of child's projects and productions

This is why much of this is edu-babble. Even our religious (and liberal social justice leaning) school with a traditional teaching pedagogy does all of these things, plus makes sure there are text books available and ensures that kids learn to memorize in addition to everything on the list.

So progressive education just means we don't learn to take tests and don't develop vital memory skills? I'm not sure there is a good evidence to support that we should eliminate the memory part of brain development.

The skills identified above are much more likely to be helpful in modern work Place than is regurgitating facts by rote. Computers are here to stay for boring mental tasks. Who remember more than a few phone numbers since our smart phones collect all that data.

Learning what to do with all this information in the Information Age is much needed. The human jobs not delegated to technology require good communication and social skills as well as critical thinking to wade through all the misinformation.

Call me when my upper elementary progressive school kid finally actually knows how to yell time, anything about the weather, colonies (not present day immigration presented as not controversial), math facts, spelling/ root words, and gets marked down for barely using any punctuation.

Give it time … Our dd dd at progressive religious school has learned all that … in rigorous and interactive ways …

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Progressive education is a pedagogical movement that began in the late nineteenth century and has persisted in various forms to the present. In Europe, progressive education took the form of the New Education Movement. The term progressive was engaged to distinguish this education from the traditional curricula of the 19th century, which was rooted in classical preparation for the university and strongly differentiated by social class. By contrast, progressive education finds its roots in modern experience. Most progressive education programs have these qualities in common:

• Emphasis on learning by doing – hands-on projects, expeditionary learning, experiential learning
• Integrated curriculum focused on thematic units
• Strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking
• Group work and development of social skills
• Understanding and action as the goals of learning as opposed to rote knowledge
• Collaborative and cooperative learning projects
• Education for social responsibility and democracy
• Integration of community service and service learning projects into the daily curriculum[2]
• Selection of subject content by looking forward to ask what skills will be needed in future society[3]
• De-emphasis on textbooks in favor of varied learning resources
• Emphasis on lifelong learning and social skills
• Assessment by evaluation of child's projects and productions

This is why much of this is edu-babble. Even our religious (and liberal social justice leaning) school with a traditional teaching pedagogy does all of these things, plus makes sure there are text books available and ensures that kids learn to memorize in addition to everything on the list.

So progressive education just means we don't learn to take tests and don't develop vital memory skills? I'm not sure there is a good evidence to support that we should eliminate the memory part of brain development.

It’s also not skills focused. It’s supposedly behavior focused which is why two teachers and small classrooms are a necessity.
Gds nixing the two teacher model plus ramping up the student/teacher ratio in lower school basically renders differentiation impossible plus less insightful teacher feedback.

The pandemic threw a spinner in the works … our progressive was teaching serious skills - if anything, way too much content, but had to scale back during the pandemic … everyone is behind now … but dd is generally way head of public school friends …

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Anyone who chooses to spend tens of thousands a year to send their kid to private school instead of investing in their neighborhood and their public school is, by definition, not progressive.

This is silly. That’s a false dichotomy. I’m active in my neighborhood association, pay taxes that support the public school, support the school fairs and bake sales. Sending my child to private school because of her particular learning needs does not mean I’m not also supporting my local public schools.

So lame to suggest that paying your taxes means you support public schools. Everybody pays taxes.

If you're "progressive," you don't go private -- unless you're a hypocrite.

First, you are confusing progressive politics with progressive education. Second, I was specifically addressing your mistaken assertion that sending a child to private school is something that people do instead of supporting public schools. It doesn’t have to be an either or. Also, the major source of funding for public schools is property taxes. So yes, everyone who pays property taxes is supporting public schools.
I’m actually not politically progressive, but many of the parents I meet at DD’s private school are very politically progressive on many issues.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone who chooses to spend tens of thousands a year to send their kid to private school instead of investing in their neighborhood and their public school is, by definition, not progressive.

This is silly. That’s a false dichotomy. I’m active in my neighborhood association, pay taxes that support the public school, support the school fairs and bake sales. Sending my child to private school because of her particular learning needs does not mean I’m not also supporting my local public schools.

So lame to suggest that paying your taxes means you support public schools. Everybody pays taxes.

If you're "progressive," you don't go private -- unless you're a hypocrite.

First, you are confusing progressive politics with progressive education. Second, I was specifically addressing your mistaken assertion that sending a child to private school is something that people do instead of supporting public schools. It doesn’t have to be an either or. Also, the major source of funding for public schools is property taxes. So yes, everyone who pays property taxes is supporting public schools.
I’m actually not politically progressive, but many of the parents I meet at DD’s private school are very politically progressive on many issues.

Yea, right.

Just a bunch of limosine liberal hypocrites hiding from real people

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Progressive education is a pedagogical movement that began in the late nineteenth century and has persisted in various forms to the present. In Europe, progressive education took the form of the New Education Movement. The term progressive was engaged to distinguish this education from the traditional curricula of the 19th century, which was rooted in classical preparation for the university and strongly differentiated by social class. By contrast, progressive education finds its roots in modern experience. Most progressive education programs have these qualities in common:

• Emphasis on learning by doing – hands-on projects, expeditionary learning, experiential learning
• Integrated curriculum focused on thematic units
• Strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking
• Group work and development of social skills
• Understanding and action as the goals of learning as opposed to rote knowledge
• Collaborative and cooperative learning projects
• Education for social responsibility and democracy
• Integration of community service and service learning projects into the daily curriculum[2]
• Selection of subject content by looking forward to ask what skills will be needed in future society[3]
• De-emphasis on textbooks in favor of varied learning resources
• Emphasis on lifelong learning and social skills
• Assessment by evaluation of child's projects and productions

This is why much of this is edu-babble. Even our religious (and liberal social justice leaning) school with a traditional teaching pedagogy does all of these things, plus makes sure there are text books available and ensures that kids learn to memorize in addition to everything on the list.

So progressive education just means we don't learn to take tests and don't develop vital memory skills? I'm not sure there is a good evidence to support that we should eliminate the memory part of brain development.

It’s also not skills focused. It’s supposedly behavior focused which is why two teachers and small classrooms are a necessity.
Gds nixing the two teacher model plus ramping up the student/teacher ratio in lower school basically renders differentiation impossible plus less insightful teacher feedback.

The pandemic threw a spinner in the works … our progressive was teaching serious skills - if anything, way too much content, but had to scale back during the pandemic … everyone is behind now … but dd is generally way head of public school friends …

Love to know which one so we can get the younger sibs there instead. Can you name it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:100% Green Acres School for Kindergarten. If it is at all convenient to your location, check it out. My two children attended for K and it was transformative. They are extremely different kids both intellectually and personality-wise. Both were taught in ways that supported their challenges and realistically pushed their strengths. It is very play based with a ton of outside recess and learning.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Progressive education is a pedagogical movement that began in the late nineteenth century and has persisted in various forms to the present. In Europe, progressive education took the form of the New Education Movement. The term progressive was engaged to distinguish this education from the traditional curricula of the 19th century, which was rooted in classical preparation for the university and strongly differentiated by social class. By contrast, progressive education finds its roots in modern experience. Most progressive education programs have these qualities in common:

• Emphasis on learning by doing – hands-on projects, expeditionary learning, experiential learning
• Integrated curriculum focused on thematic units
• Strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking
• Group work and development of social skills
• Understanding and action as the goals of learning as opposed to rote knowledge
• Collaborative and cooperative learning projects
• Education for social responsibility and democracy
• Integration of community service and service learning projects into the daily curriculum[2]
• Selection of subject content by looking forward to ask what skills will be needed in future society[3]
• De-emphasis on textbooks in favor of varied learning resources
• Emphasis on lifelong learning and social skills
• Assessment by evaluation of child's projects and productions

This is why much of this is edu-babble. Even our religious (and liberal social justice leaning) school with a traditional teaching pedagogy does all of these things, plus makes sure there are text books available and ensures that kids learn to memorize in addition to everything on the list.

So progressive education just means we don't learn to take tests and don't develop vital memory skills? I'm not sure there is a good evidence to support that we should eliminate the memory part of brain development.

It’s also not skills focused. It’s supposedly behavior focused which is why two teachers and small classrooms are a necessity.
Gds nixing the two teacher model plus ramping up the student/teacher ratio in lower school basically renders differentiation impossible plus less insightful teacher feedback.

The pandemic threw a spinner in the works … our progressive was teaching serious skills - if anything, way too much content, but had to scale back during the pandemic … everyone is behind now … but dd is generally way head of public school friends …

Love to know which one so we can get the younger sibs there instead. Can you name it?

I would but it is one of the schools that attracts histrionic flamers …. Sorry!

[Anonymous]

+ One more vote for Green Acres.
If you want progressive, they're the "place to be"

Green Acres was practicing progressive education before it became a buzz word for other schools to mimic. They have an excellent early childhood program.

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Burgundy Farm

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Anonymous wrote:Holton is NOT progressive. It’s very traditional.

It’s teaching method maybe traditional but all of the ideas, thoughts and curriculum coming out of that school are very, very progressive.

That’s not what this thread is about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:+ One more vote for Green Acres.
If you want progressive, they're the "place to be"

Green Acres was practicing progressive education before it became a buzz word for other schools to mimic. They have an excellent early childhood program.

My kid is thriving in Pre-K at Green Acres. We're having a wonderful experience so far. Highly recommend!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just curious which schools that have kindergarten are considered most progressive? Thanks!

Gds

Then a big gap.

Sheridan

And the rest are a mix of Progressive, responsive, traditional.

[Anonymous]

Gds

Sheridan, green acres (where is this school? Laurel?)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Progressive education is a pedagogical movement that began in the late nineteenth century and has persisted in various forms to the present. In Europe, progressive education took the form of the New Education Movement. The term progressive was engaged to distinguish this education from the traditional curricula of the 19th century, which was rooted in classical preparation for the university and strongly differentiated by social class. By contrast, progressive education finds its roots in modern experience. Most progressive education programs have these qualities in common:

• Emphasis on learning by doing – hands-on projects, expeditionary learning, experiential learning
• Integrated curriculum focused on thematic units
• Strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking
• Group work and development of social skills
• Understanding and action as the goals of learning as opposed to rote knowledge
• Collaborative and cooperative learning projects
• Education for social responsibility and democracy
• Integration of community service and service learning projects into the daily curriculum[2]
• Selection of subject content by looking forward to ask what skills will be needed in future society[3]
• De-emphasis on textbooks in favor of varied learning resources
• Emphasis on lifelong learning and social skills
• Assessment by evaluation of child's projects and productions

This is why much of this is edu-babble. Even our religious (and liberal social justice leaning) school with a traditional teaching pedagogy does all of these things, plus makes sure there are text books available and ensures that kids learn to memorize in addition to everything on the list.

So progressive education just means we don't learn to take tests and don't develop vital memory skills? I'm not sure there is a good evidence to support that we should eliminate the memory part of brain development.

It’s also not skills focused. It’s supposedly behavior focused which is why two teachers and small classrooms are a necessity.
Gds nixing the two teacher model plus ramping up the student/teacher ratio in lower school basically renders differentiation impossible plus less insightful teacher feedback.

The pandemic threw a spinner in the works … our progressive was teaching serious skills - if anything, way too much content, but had to scale back during the pandemic … everyone is behind now … but dd is generally way head of public school friends …

Love to know which one so we can get the younger sibs there instead. Can you name it?

I would but it is one of the schools that attracts histrionic flamers …. Sorry!

Gds def does not cover too much content, nor cover it well. Half the kids are not retaining or learning what was haphazardly presented. Cutting the instruction hours for 12-18 months of zoom didn’t help anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gds

Sheridan, green acres (where is this school? Laurel?)

Green Acres is in a residential neighborhood off of Old Georgetown Road (near Pike and Rose).