Go with IT. I would. The traffic around TR is a PITA .

PP here. Actually, it's been a difficult choice. IT is literally one block from our house, so obviously a great location for us. Expeditionary philosophy seems like it would be a good fit for our DS. But, so does IT's student-centered approach with "child initiated play.". We are still struggling with the decision.

TR has been playing this game a lot longer than IT.

TR had much higher test scores than IT.

Anonymous wrote:ITS and Two Rivers seem someone similar (hands-on learning philosophy), don't they?

Two Rivers is Expeditionary Learning and IT is progressive teaching, but nothing so specific as Expeditionary. The IT approach is outlined on its website:
http://www.inspiredteachingschool.org/school/philosophy-and-approach/

"Primary methods of instruction include inquiry-based methods and active learning approaches, where the teacher serves as facilitator and coach to support student learning. Instruction includes an emphasis on social-emotional learning, and classrooms will be student-centered with students working in small collaborative groups, individually, and through child-initiated play."

I'd bet PP will make the choice based on commute, not so much philosophy.

ITS and Two Rivers seem someone similar (hands-on learning philosophy), don't they?

May turn down slot at IT for 2 rivers; just got a call last week.

Anonymous wrote:Get over your 3yo snow flake gt bs , that doesnt happen for a while.

Snowflake poster is back again and super annoying, as always!

I'm happy to hear its not racial...its never used in a nice manner, so i have a hard time figuring out exactly what the writer is intending to insult! I have seen this on multiple threads on the schools forum.

Anonymous wrote:Curious about why you are turning down the spots?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:IT

+1

Location. Like my alternative better. Will let it go this week.

Anonymous wrote:Though of course putting nasty messages on a message board is dumb, I will attempt to divine the angry writer's true intent!

snowflake: metaphor for referring to one's child as singularly talented, as unique as a snowflake.

(probably not actually referring to the race of the writer or his or her child as the color of a snowflake, i.e., very pale.)

gt: gifted & talented, probably once again a reference to people who believe their children are very, very special.

(probably not a reference to Georgetown, which is known to have a high population of high-falutin' people.)

I agree. Not racial (although I initially considered this) but I think most people use it as:

SNOWFLAKE = DELICATE to the point that if extreme protection is not given, it will disentegrate.

I'm AA and my SIL treats her kids like snowflakes .

Though of course putting nasty messages on a message board is dumb, I will attempt to divine the angry writer's true intent!

snowflake: metaphor for referring to one's child as singularly talented, as unique as a snowflake.

(probably not actually referring to the race of the writer or his or her child as the color of a snowflake, i.e., very pale.)

gt: gifted & talented, probably once again a reference to people who believe their children are very, very special.

(probably not a reference to Georgetown, which is known to have a high population of high-falutin' people.)

Anonymous wrote:what is with all of this 'snowflake' crap? i can only assume it is racial and i'm personally really sick of it.

+1 not sure it's racial, as I don't know the origin, but it is getting old...

what is with all of this 'snowflake' crap? i can only assume it is racial and i'm personally really sick of it.

Get over your 3yo snow flake gt bs , that doesnt happen for a while.