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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are people so hung up on "BASIS isn't a good fit for everyone"? Options isn't a good fit for everyone. Roots isn't a good fit for everyone. St Coletta's isn't a good fit for everyone. There are literally dozens of schools around the area that "aren't a good fit for everyone".[/quote] Because the school is frequently criticized for its academic rigor and its heavy reliance on standardized testing for student assessment, which some pejoratively refer to as "drill and kill". Academic rigor and reliance on standardized testing are fundamental to the BASIS philosophy; they are not incidental to the running of the school. I imagine that if there were numerous threads questioning the rationale for a school with an African-centered learning environment designed to secure the connection of Mother Africa with our children, Roots parent would post that "Roots isn't a good fit for everyone" as well. [/quote]
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