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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not sure how progressive education became synonymous with lack of structure. The days, assignments, academics, etc, are completely structured. A kid doesn't just get to do whatever they want to do whenever.  I think an above poster is correct that the term is used around here to describe calling teachers by their first names, lack of dress code, etc. [/quote]
Some of them also don’t use standard grading scales, so if parents are focused on knowing how their kid is progressing and really want a numerical or letter grade scale, it might not be a good fit. [/quote]

Even without a standard grading scale, it's easy to know how students are progressing. For example, my kid's school gives several skills (both study skills like getting to class on time and having all supplies needed and 3-4 content skills) in each subject. Each of those skills is rated as above expectations, meeting expectations, almost at expectations, and well below. My child has never received below, but I assume there's further conversation if that's an issue. I get more information than I would with an A or B in English.[/quote]

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