A Quality Education

There is research that says public schools and private schools are not much different. There is research that says private schools are better then public schools. There is research that says public schools are better then charter schools. I’m sure there is research that says charter schools are better then public schools.

Does it matter?

What does matter is that a young person learns what is possible for them and they grow to realize their full potentia. What does matter is a school – any school – provides a quality education for young people and enables them to develop and achieve their goals in life. What is a quality education? Every parent and young person must decide for themselves but here’s my opinion for what it’s worth:

A quality education is:

• one where the young person is first and foremost
• one where the whole person is respected and appreciated
• one where learning is emphasized over testing
• one where whole brain learning methods are employed
• one where improvement is measured and celebrated
• one where learning is connected and relevant to life
• one where personal growth is as important as ‘academics’
• one where learners experience choices in what and how they learn
• one where teachers are learners, facilitators and guides
• one that includes the whole family in the process
• one that is connected to the community
• one that is safe, engaging and fun
• one with a family atmosphere

That’s my starting list.

What’s your list that makes up a quality education?

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