Anonymous
Post 03/15/2026 21:22     Subject: Experiences at River School
We loved River! Very special place.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2026 18:23     Subject: Experiences at River School
Anonymous wrote:


They can hire whomever they want but if you have a kid of color, it's much preferable to be in a place where there are at least some staff and faculty who look like your kids.


Apply that logic consistently. A white parent saying they prefer their kid around mostly white staff would end the conversation instantly. Same logic, different reaction.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2026 18:12     Subject: Experiences at River School
Minority parent here. Our children have been deeply understood, supported and loved at River.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2026 17:16     Subject: Experiences at River School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.


Why is this a problem? They are great teachers, why discriminate against them because they are white?


It's good for kids to be in a diverse environment and to see people of color in positions of authority.


So you're making the case for hiring by race. That's affirmative action. Either you hire the best teachers or you don't. Dressing it up as being 'good for kids' doesn't change what's actually being proposed.




They can hire whomever they want but if you have a kid of color, it's much preferable to be in a place where there are at least some staff and faculty who look like your kids.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2026 17:04     Subject: Experiences at River School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.


Why is this a problem? They are great teachers, why discriminate against them because they are white?


It's good for kids to be in a diverse environment and to see people of color in positions of authority.


So you're making the case for hiring by race. That's affirmative action. Either you hire the best teachers or you don't. Dressing it up as being 'good for kids' doesn't change what's actually being proposed.
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2026 15:48     Subject: Experiences at River School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.


Why is this a problem? They are great teachers, why discriminate against them because they are white?


It's good for kids to be in a diverse environment and to see people of color in positions of authority.


+1
Anonymous
Post 03/15/2026 15:41     Subject: Experiences at River School
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.


Why is this a problem? They are great teachers, why discriminate against them because they are white?


It's good for kids to be in a diverse environment and to see people of color in positions of authority.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2026 13:16     Subject: Experiences at River School
Anonymous wrote:The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.


Heaven forbid!
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2026 12:52     Subject: Experiences at River School
Anonymous wrote:The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.


Why is this a problem? They are great teachers, why discriminate against them because they are white?
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 15:33     Subject: Experiences at River School
Anonymous wrote:I am a current River parent. The school is a real gem and I can’t recommend it enough. Yes, the facilities are not amazing, especially for the high tuition, but the care and education my child is receiving is amazing. The unique teaching model is what you’re paying for. Each class of 10-14 kids has a full time masters level educator and a full time speech language pathologist. This means the educators have the capacity and energy to give each student the attention they need. And I love that the school is deliberately low tech and placed an emphasis on comprehension and communication. It’s incredible.

+1 to all of this.
Have had two DC at River; the youngest is still there. At least once a week, my spouse and I remark to each other about how special it is.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 15:08     Subject: Experiences at River School
The staff is very white though. Like, white, white.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 22:59     Subject: Experiences at River School
A few days late but chiming in to say we love the teachers there. It is such a warm community for our child. Agree with everything the poster above stated.
Anonymous
Post 03/08/2026 16:00     Subject: Experiences at River School
I am a current River parent. The school is a real gem and I can’t recommend it enough. Yes, the facilities are not amazing, especially for the high tuition, but the care and education my child is receiving is amazing. The unique teaching model is what you’re paying for. Each class of 10-14 kids has a full time masters level educator and a full time speech language pathologist. This means the educators have the capacity and energy to give each student the attention they need. And I love that the school is deliberately low tech and placed an emphasis on comprehension and communication. It’s incredible.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2026 06:51     Subject: Re:Experiences at River School
I’m not a River parent but I have multiple friends with kids at River and it’s a place that everyone seems to truly love. All of them rave about it.

It does start to phase out around 4th grade but the early education years seems really great.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2026 22:43     Subject: Experiences at River School
Deciding whether to send our child for a pre-K and would love to hear some personal experiences (good bad or otherwise). Thank you in advance