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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Prospective families should be aware that not everyone is happy with Feynman. I agree with most of what has been written thus far, but that's only part of the picture. It is not accredited. Fledgling parent organizations are shut down. Dissenting opinions are pushed aside if they make the owners uncomfortable. There has been a lot of student and staff turnover. Parents are treated with glowing favoritism or coldness, depending on how the Golds feel about them. It might still be the best school for your child. It might even be life-altering for your child. But before committing, you should locate and talk to a family who has left Feynman and is willing to speak frankly to get a more complete picture of what goes on behind the scenes. There are a number of former Feynman families who are quite angry and resentful.[/quote]

Sounds very Trumpian.[/quote]

Trumpian indeed. They are not bad people, but the school is getting too big for one couple to control everything. Many families are not aware of the school's instability. If the school is to succeed, look for change in these areas:

Is there a parent on the Board of Directors who is chosen by the parents? One who is cherry-picked by the administration doesn't show true parent representation.

Is there a parent committee or organization that operates independent of the administration? One that is appointed by the administration or controlled by the administration doesn't show true parent representation.

If families have concerns, are they simply directed to Ms. Gold or one of her surrogates? Are parents discouraged from sharing concerns with each other and trying to find solutions together?

Are families kept abreast of important news regarding the school's status? Accreditation progress? Where the school will be next year? Or is information not shared until the last minute?

These are hard changes for the Golds to make. This school is their life. But it's not fair to the families who invest all of their hopes in the school.[/quote]

Great set of probing questions, thank you. as a prospective parent, can I ask for a yearbook[/quote]

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