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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would like recommendations for schools where they teach for the present and the future.  Do they exist? My kids used to garganta their science books and READ them in depth. Now, they tell me they teachers expect them to memorize everything on the study guides written by the teachers. These are basic materials. [/quote]

Ask the teachers if they actually do expect the memorization your kids think is expected. Students tend to hear things that aren't being said quite the way the teacher actually means, or kids miss the larger context. I am not saying your kids are fibbing or are unable to understand; I'm saying that kids, even high schoolers, can sometimes focus on one thing they hear and not realize what else is expected.

It's possible that yes, they're using a study guide, but also will have labs, writing assignments, projects etc. Did your kids mention any of that?

Is it near the start of a new school year? Have you had a back to school night yet? I'd ask the teacher(s) directly: "I saw the study guide my kid brought home and want to ask: Please give examples of how that guide will be fleshed out with assignments that have them work on critical thinking skills." See what the teacher says. Don't be afraid to say: Teaching "to the test" is a concern for me; tell me how you go beyond "the test." If BTSN isn't a good forum to discuss that, ask to see the teacher.

I'd find out more details before leaping to pull the kids out and running to private school. [/quote]

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