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[quote=Anonymous]To answer the OP's question...

I am a parent of a 3rd grader who took a chance and moved DC to Inspired Teaching from a very well regarded DCPS.  It was a bumpy ride, especially the first part of the year (change of teachers), but things are humming along now and the vast majority of 3rd grade parents are pleased with the experience their child is having including myself.  My DC really loves the school and I have no regrets with the move.  The teachers are excellent and I can't stress that enough.  The learning is fun and creative and I sincerely appreciate the fact that they really take the time to understand each child individually.

The expeditionary learning model takes some getting used to, especially if you yourself came out of a traditional school.  I've had to catch myself more than a few times and reserve judgement which has been a good thing because I am constantly surprised at how my DC has progressed not only academically but in terms of how DC thinks through problems as well as, DCs increasing level of confidence in their own ability.  I've also been amazed at how some of the kids in the class who I really didn't think would do well in this "creative" environment, have settled down and matured.  It took a lot of time and patience on the part of the teachers and administration, but I see the results of their efforts.

To be honest with you, I've only found one upper grade family who is openly on the fence about returning and they were on the fence all year.  As a matter of fact, they pulled their kid out back in the Fall and enrolled them in another well regarded WOP DCPS, but ended up returning because their child liked IT so much better and was happier here.  The mom said she really thought she was doing the right thing.  Many people feel the need to keep trading up to get to their perception of [b]"the best option"[/b], but everyone forgets that the grass on the other side of the fence needs mowing too  :).  No school is perfect, so as parents, our job is to find the best fit for our individual child.

I'm in for the long haul.  But, I'll take it year by year, as I would with any school, including private (things change).  If I determine that my DC would do better in a BASIS or Latin or Deal, then we'll look at those options when the time comes.  For now, I hope and pray that Inspired Teaching continues to be a creative and engaging program that challenges kids to think for themselves and that I can keep my DC here through 8th. I like the small community environment of a K-8, it circumvents a lot of mess that goes on in middle schools.[/quote]

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