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[quote=Anonymous]Burgundy is not a fancy school. You're not going to do any social climbing by going there. It's newest buildings are 20 years old and the science classroom is in a trailer. And, it literally sits at the end of a dirt road.  I can't quite understand what PPs was as ostentatious displays of wealth.

It exists for the children and parents who want a progressive educational philosophy. That approach doesn't work for everyone. But, if it doesn't work for your child, is it fair to ask that it change on everyone else who specifically chose the school for that reason?

Just as tolerance and inclusiveness do not encompass being tolerant of racists and inclusive of homophobes, an individualized progressive educational philosophy doesn't mean that you try any old approach for any particular child.

It means that you understand children's development is not governed by the calendar. It means understanding that there are multiple ways of solving any particular problem.  And it means that arbitrary measures like standardized testing are relatively meaningless. It acknowledges that not every child will go to HYP and it values the 99% of children who won't. But it won't force them to drill and kill in a vain effort create future Ivy Leaguers.[/quote]

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