Public schools. They have become something of an arena for ideological warfare. If you criticize…read morethem, you risk being called insensitive, disrespectful of teachers, a hater of children, or a nazi. If you praise them, you risk being accused of naivete, of being a simpleton, a sell-out, blind, or a communist. Reviewing schools is loaded with risk. Some will hate you. So how does one figure out how to give an "objective" review, so his words are not shut out by ideological fortress building when they step on a right toe or a left toe. Location: Building and Facilities: Modern and in good condition. They should not need replacing for at least fifty years. (Unfortunately, peeling paint brings cries of child cruelty even while children in some countries meet in unpainted one-room school houses without running water or electricity. Really, we don't need to coddle ourselves as much as we do.) Curriculum choices: Typical. Often monocular, partisan, and cliched, as are all District 6 schools. But the theory is "one size fits all." Some things get painfully repetitious. Presentation of Curriculum (i.e., Teaching Methods): Typical, average, adequate for some classes, could be improved for many.. Office staff: An occasional reminder is needed in order to allow the staff to deal with parents as Parents, not as taller, wrinklier students. Parents deserve more respect from office staff. Counselors: Inconsistent. Some drop the ball at times. Some do not inform students or parents of needed adjustments in study habits and performance until it's too late to make a difference. Teachers: I suppose most have Bachelor's degrees although a few may have Master's degrees. In other words, they are teaching subjects which they essentially *minored* in, when parents should want their children to be taught by teachers who *majored* in - and even mastered - the subjects they are teaching. Anyone can teach. Parents and uncles and aunts and neighbors have done it for thousands, possibly millions of years. Curriculum suppliers can provide all the manuals, visual aids, tests, and anything else a teacher needs, so that someone who has never had a class on how to teach can do it successfully. Teaching isn't the problem, really. Having the knowledge and being able to recall that knowledge and re-express it in vocabulary suited for the class demographics is what is needed. Also, the ability to correlate information and experiences from different disciplines, and the ability to interpret and reason well. That requires strong courses in subject matter and fewer courses in school administration, but don't hold your breath for changes like that. Using appropriate curriculum (books, exercises, etc.) is vital. When politics takes center stage, and cult worship of historical and political figures, then it isn't education any longer. It's indoctrination. Frontier High is a notch or two above the hypothetical "Average High School" in District 6. It may not be the best, but it is in the top two or three. I am very sad to see District 6 wanting to control diets and health, when they are still scoring so low on their primary, or only responsibility, education.

Good teachers, but some students are pretty bad. I'd recommend though! Lincoln has a very nice…read morevariety of classes!

Went here for a baseball tournament. Baseball fields are nice. Only issue we has was the portable…read moretoilets were close to full on the first day and unusable by the second day. The maintainace guy came around to empty trash and apologize and let us know there was a gas station down the road. No concession stands either so need to b prepared of back to back games.

Welcomed with smiles! Their staff is well educated, knowledgeable and experienced. They hold…read morethemselves to high standards for rules and regulations, health and safety and curriculum. This is a quality center!

We've been going to Everbrook for over 2 years and have loved it. We've had great experiences. The…read morestaff has been wonderful with my kids. They have been extremely accommodating in helping work around our schedules so both kids get the proper care they need.

Resurrection Christian School is absolutely amazing. I've been a student there all the way from…read morepreschool to eighth grade and it has all been wonderful. The staff is the best ever- loving, kind, and cares about the students' well-being. They way they teach the students about Christ and walk the students through every step in their lives, both academically and spiritually. Mr. Williams is the best superintendent around, and makes the best decisions for the school. I 1000% recommend Resurrection Christian School for any kid looking to walk in a relationship with Jesus, preschool through high school.

i went here. i got ruthlessly bullied for the 3 years that I went here for no reason other than…read morethat i was shy. not good for kids. also most of the teachers dont care about students. in 7th grade i was shown a video of somebody jumping off of a building to their death. no permission slip even. als for thanksgiving one year they just got on stage and ate spicy wings while all 1000 kids sat there and watched. lol

I am so grateful for the way my son is treated here. Not to mention the level of respect the staff…read moreshows my husband and myself. My son is very happy in this school, and that makes it so much easier for our family. 2016 has been a rough year for our family, and multiple times the staff has gone above and beyond to help us in areas that were needed. Thank you staff of Winona Elementary, you are one less stressor in our lives.

Our older son (now 14) graduated from BVWS last year, having been here since his early years…read more Looking back, we're amazed at how the school shaped him -- not just academically, but as a whole person. He left with a strong foundation in math, science, and writing, but also with creativity, confidence, and a deep sense of compassion. The combination of academics, arts, music, and hands-on learning really gave him a well-rounded education that will serve him for life. Our younger son is now in middle school at BVWS, and he is thriving. Middle school can be a tough transition, but the small class sizes and dedicated teachers make such a difference. He feels seen, supported, and challenged in ways that bring out his best. The curriculum balances academic rigor with opportunities for growth through orchestra, theater, outdoor education, and practical projects -- things that keep him engaged and excited about learning. What stands out most is the sense of community. BVWS feels like an extended family where teachers, parents, and students truly know and support one another. It's a nurturing, values-based environment that helps children grow into capable, compassionate young people. We're grateful to have found a school that educates the head, heart, and hands -- and we would highly recommend BVWS to any family looking for something more meaningful than a traditional school experience.

This is not a review disparaging BVWS. It is about the lack of transparency and consideration my…read morefamily and I were given through the application and enrollment process. My daughter is no stranger to BVWS: she attended in early childhood and has spent a couple of summers there and loved it. When I reached out to the admissions director, (s)he expressed that my daughter would be welcome back and that there was space for her, so I submitted an application and she did a 3-day shadowing. To my surprise, my daughter's application was rejected. I spent several months trying to get a clear answer as to why, unsuccessfully. The following is a summary of events post-shadowing. My husband and I met with the teacher who discussed my daughter's shadowing experience and stated multiple times that (s)he "saw no red flags". I then asked questions about the founder's philosophy including topics that touched upon racism and how they have evolved, as my husband and I come from diverse backgrounds. The teacher answered them with openness and transparency, which further solidified my decision to send my daughter there. A week later, I receive an email, "after careful consideration...we do not feel that (student) is a good fit for our program." I requested a meeting to better understand the decision and sent numerous follow-up emails over the next 2 months to which I received no response, or the admissions director was sick, out of town, or catching up on work. Upon finally setting a meeting, I mentioned that I had emailed the teacher to get more specific feedback regarding my daughter's experience and if (s)he could be encouraged to respond. The response from the admissions director: "to be clear, I will be talking you through the application process...but not discussing re-opening the process". I thanked them and wrote, to "make sure I'm understanding correctly - you will not ask (teacher) to give me information about my daughter, nor will you speak about her experience at BVWS," to which I received no reply. On the call, the admissions director explained that the enrollment process was a collaborative, complicated and nuanced process. It included not just the teacher's opinion, but also input from ALL the Grade teachers, consideration on the age and maturity of the class, and the fact that the teacher is new to Waldorf teaching. If that were the case, then the shadowing, which caused disruption for everyone involved, was pointless and in fact, no new student could join. My insistence on following up was to have an opportunity for an open and transparent discussion regarding my daughter's application. If the teacher had told me during our debrief that (s)he felt the class dynamic with my daughter was not right, I would have respected the opinion. Funny that while my daughter attended BVWS there had never been any concerns raised. I can only deduce from the lack of response and transparency that this decision had less to do with my daughter and more about the questions I raised during our meeting with the teacher. In my last email after our final call, I expressed my hope that this experience be shared with the faculty and board as a learning experience and that I would always be open to dialogue. Since I never received a reply, I assume this issue had been swept under the rug. Though I know no big change will come of this, this experience will serve as a lesson when my daughter is older so that she may learn to advocate for herself with awareness and discernment. BVWS states they support DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) and boasts that it cultivates a welcoming, inclusive community. A few qualities of inclusive leadership include fairness and respect, collaboration, empowerment and growth, and emotional and cultural intelligence, none of which I received. It is a shame that fear and avoidance of tough questions will now directly impact a 7-year-old's education. DEI has become very trendy in the past few years but simply taking a training without putting the principles into practice is not enough. Let's do better for our children and set the examples we want to teach them, not just have empty words on a website. That is when you muster the courage to step forward, not back.

We love RMCA! The leadership and staff faithfully serve Jesus by loving our children so well! It is…read moresuch an incredible place. I highly recommend this school.

After just one semester at RMCA, our family has fallen in love with the school. Our son has grown…read moreso much academically, socially and emotionally. We have seen first hand the impact a structured, nurturing environment has on a child. We are so fortunate to have found a Charlotte Mason school! The true Christian teaching and loving educators have given my child such a remarkable experience. He is joyful going into school and has such a peace about him when he comes home.