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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]9:07 - I think your comments are very fair and right on target.

If some of us seem defensive about Burgundy, it is because we want it to be a different kind of school. In many ways, it is more similar to other independent schools that we may care to admit. But, the school has always strived to set a different path than traditional schools.

More like this -  http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/10/the-joyful-illiterate-kindergartners-of-finland/408325/[/quote] Point well taken. However, IMHO, everyone would be better served if the knee jerk defensiveness of some parents was toned down a bit as it doesn't always project the school in a positive light and leads to  statements like cult-like and group-think. As a former Burgundy parent, I know that the school wants to project an image of warmth, inclusivity and kindness. Sadly, in a rush to defend the school from any criticism people sometimes project the exact opposite. No school is perfect and there is nothing wrong with people sharing experiences both good and bad. In the long run, I believe it is better for the community for people to have an accurate understanding of the environment, expectations and policies in actual practice to ward off misunderstandings and dissatisfaction down the road. [/quote]

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