What Do We Want Our Children to Get Out of School?

What do parents want their children to learn in school??

• To learn specific academic content??
• To be an independent learner??
• To be compliant (e.g., follow directions and rules)??
• To successfully navigate peer and adult relationships (e.g., social skills)??
• To cultivate a range of study skills, which work for them??

In an article?What Do Parents Want from School??(Edutopia), they polled parents and found that a common theme was that parents want their kids to be prepared for life after high school.?

When I?interview parents, I ask them what they are looking for in a school.?Parents typically say, “I want the teachers to really get my kid and understand how they learn best.” They are usually looking for small classes and individualized instruction. Many speak about how their child used to love school and now they feel like their child’s interest is fading. They want to see that spark again — that love of learning return. I also ask them what they want their child’s school experience to be like. Most parents agree that they want their children to be happy, to have friends, to enjoy school, and to learn; they want their children to be safe, happy, and learning.?

Discover more from our Head of School about what prospective students want out of school and how it compares to the offerings of most schools on our blog "What Do We Want Our Children to Get Out of School?"