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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am not sure that retiring the head now was a bad idea. If not now, when? 
The division heads are not the whole problem.
The issue is more about teacher competence, made up curricula, and lack of motivation.
[u]They see no reason to listen to experts[/u], and there is a great deal of arrogance. 
The board has tried to make changes, but they have little power. They know the deal, they liked the head, but they knew he had to go.
[b]This year some ugly players were sent away, at least that is a start. There's still an easy 25% more very bad people who need to be given their walking papers[/b]. [/quote]

Are you talking about the Board or the teachers?

And which experts are they not listening to?[/quote]

The teachers. Maybe more than 25%. Many of them have no idea what normal capabilities of any child should be certain ages. Real inconsistency in instruction and nothing really flows well. 
Expert consultants have come through over the years. They don't tell everyone when it is happening.
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Are your criticisms based on experience in other schools?[/quote]

Unfortunately, yes.
The board does a good job.
The head of school has done his best to protect the teachers (admirable in a way), when he's gone, they might be exposed. 
If you are trying to pick a fight, you won't get one from me. [/quote]

No, not trying to pick a fight.  Just trying to understand.  We're joining from another school next year.[/quote]

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