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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sfs more academic lower school with more student feedback, skills taught and structure. Didn’t feel as if my kid was missing things or context. Librarian helped kids try out a variety of genres and writing styles. GDS quite play based, no homework until 3rd grade (not graded or corrections made then anyhow), no language until grade 3, very lengthy social justice social studies/ reading units. Was worried my kid wasn’t taught phonics or math well: did a ton of whole language approach (aka teach yourself to read by reading to yourself). Librarian lets kids do whatever they want pk onward, no guidance unless student asks. We consolidated the three kids over time to the school we felt most confident in. [/quote] FWIW, our DS started at GDS in K till we moved out of state. The whole language approach probably integral in him crushing every standardized test he took for college. [/quote]
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