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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I don't know any local independent elementaries that are 'arts based", and I can see wanting that. However, every independent school I know of in the area offers robust "specials" (a variety of arts, movement,library, language, SEL) that will be head and tails in terms of variety and dedicated time over what is the focus in many public schools, where 'time on academic task" is often the rallying cry. Public schools have traditionally been driven by the year end standardized testing, and draw a direct line between classroom academic lessons and results. This makes sense since students and teachers and whole schools are evaluated by these high stakes tests. Unfortunately, many have lost the long term perspective on the over arching benefits of an enriched early education. Any of the area private schools are going to have many specials and plentiful outdoor time. You may take a closer look at Sheridan, which I believe had outdoor education as a focus during the year (this is an ethos, like arts education) as well as I believe a really fleshed out arts summer camp. I personally wish more schools had driving identities and specialty programs like you seek, but we do have a few around here.[/quote]

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