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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm surprised that The River School was on this list. I've never heard of any child being rejected from that school. It has basement classrooms and it's exmissions are HORRIBLE.

[/quote]As an awestruck River School parent, I can say this is a patent lie and I don't understand the rationale for anyone wanting to spread such a vicious rumor. Their exmissions is phenomenal (I think that all 10 kids from their last 3 grade class got their first pick), I know with certainty that due to space constraints (though it's larger than many of the preschools in the area) they are not able to offer admission to a lot of applicants, and as for the classrooms... yes, maybe the facilities aren't the best in the world but they make up for that in teacher creativity and excitement, educational level, commitment to curriculum and teacher-student ratios. A small percentage of the classrooms are in "the basement" but they are so bright and beautifully decorated you'd never know. And as far as this "play based" vs. "educational" discussion, I don't think some people really understand the words that are being thrown around- the key is learning THROUGH play. At River School, it might feel to the kids like they are just playing (that's what my son tells me), but it's all a well-crafted lesson plan designed to teach certain specific things.  I can't believe these teachers come up with all these different creative ideas every day. It amazes me. I don't know where it falls in terms of "eliteness" in DC, but I can't imagine a better program... ever. What they are doing is so unique it's getting national attention and I feel lucky every day to be a part of it.[/quote]

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