We had just moved to LA, and I was looking for something special. Luckily, I heard from a friend…read morewho was in education to check out Muse. Besides the gorgeous campus in the Santa Monica Mountains, the thing that sold me on Muse during my visit, was none of the adults were talking down to the students, they seemed liked equals. Students are active in their education and we especially love that they choose a passion project every semester to focus on a subject of their choice. I really love the staff at Muse. Not only are the teachers stellar and extremely qualified, they are kind and inspiring leaders. My kids couldn't be happier. They bring home plants. They have their own gardens at school and eat plant based meals for lunch every day. They have amazing friends and love playing sports and performing in the school plays. We couldn't be happier with Muse and it keeps getting better! This is our 5th year!

Our daughter is happy, healthy and passionately engaged at Muse. We couldn't be more delighted…read more Staff have been supportive, and willing to go the extra mile. And I've liked all the parents I've met! Also, the campus is in a beautiful canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains, just north of Malibu. Students walk thru' nature when going from building to building. It's a great education, but within this uniquely calming, natural setting.

I can't comment on the school, but we have enjoyed a few concerts there at the Moss Theater, the…read morenew home for the Jazz Bakery. I love this theater. It's not too large, and the visibility from the seats enables you to easily see the stage. I always bring binoculars, so I can really see the performers sweat and their range of emotion. Last night, we had the privilege of watching Russell Malone and his quartet perform there. I brought my binoculars although we were sitting in the second row. From there, you could see the nuances of every song. The acoustics are good in this place, and the seats are very comfortable. My only criticism, is that I wish they had more places to sit while you are waiting to go into the theater. Because it is open seating, many people get there well ahead of the start time. A few more benches would be appreciated for those of us who don't like standing too long. Ruth Price does a wonderful job executing these events. She has the vibrancy and energy of a 20-year-old. It is admirable!

Inside the Spectrum Program: What They Don't Want You to Know…read more To the parents of New Roads School, I'm writing this because no one else will. Not the smiling admissions staff. Not the polished emails. Not the teachers who know something's wrong but look the other way. This isn't easy to say--but it needs to be said. Because what's happening in the Spectrum program is not care. It's not support. It's quiet, systematic harm dressed up as help. And it broke me in ways I'm still trying to undo. In middle school, I was diagnosed with autism. When I got into New Roads, I was placed in Spectrum. My family was told it was a safe space--a nurturing environment tailored for students like me. I believed them. I wanted to believe them. But not long after I started, I was re-evaluated. Turns out, I wasn't autistic after all. But that didn't matter. By then, I was already locked in--trapped under Elisa Schultz's watch. Once you're in, Spectrum doesn't let go. You don't "exit" the program--you disappear into it. It wraps itself around your life and convinces you that you need it, even when all it's doing is making you smaller. At first, I tried to play along. I was named grade-level ambassador. I met with new families. I made speeches. I wanted to believe I was helping build something good. But eventually, I did what Elisa can't stand--I told the truth. I started asking questions. I stood up for students who felt powerless. I spoke too loudly, too clearly. So they got rid of me. I was replaced quietly, like I'd become an inconvenience. But the worst moment came later--when a classmate I cared about came to me in tears. Elisa had called her a disgusting, sexist name--something that would get anyone else fired. We made the decision to speak out. And the moment we started talking, five staff members closed in on us. Not figuratively. They surrounded us. Physically. Like security guards. They told her it never happened. Over and over, until her hands were shaking and she started questioning her own memory. I stood there watching someone I admired unravel in real time. And I knew: this wasn't a "program." This was something darker. During COVID, I had a bad allergy flare-up. I stepped out of class to blow my nose in the hallway because I didn't want to disturb anyone. The Tesla classroom was right next to the bathroom. I wasn't sneaking off. I wasn't doing anything wrong. Elisa exploded. She screamed at me in front of everyone. Berated me for not blowing my nose in front of the class. As if I had broken some sacred, unspoken rule. I was embarrassed. I was sick. I was trying to handle my body and my space with some dignity--and she crushed that in one moment. No kindness. No understanding. Just public shame. What kind of "support program" does that? Spectrum charges over $13,000 a year on top of tuition. That money doesn't go toward student wellbeing. It goes toward building a system that punishes independence and feeds on fear. They don't care if you were misdiagnosed. They don't care if it's hurting you. They care about keeping your family's money. And your silence. There are others like me. I've spoken to six students--at least--who had stories like mine. Some gave me permission to speak. Most are too scared. That should tell you everything. Parents, you're being sold a lie. And it's packaged beautifully--with buzzwords, learning plans, and emotional jargon. But behind the curtain is something toxic. Something I wouldn't wish on anyone. Ask the questions they don't want you to ask. And when they try to talk around it, listen to what they're avoiding. This program nearly broke me. I'm writing this because I refuse to let it keep breaking people in silence. - A former Spectrum student who refuses to stay quiet

I love GRANT!!! I love the involvement of both the staff and the parents with all the school…read moreevents. Grant is a safe and great school! I'm so happy that all my children have had amazing teachers throughout the years. We are proud to be geckos and look forward to many more fun years with GRANT!!!!

this Is a truly amazing school. BUT, some of the staff are mean to me :( PBL is my favorite thing…read moreabout it. It stands for Project Based Learning, which is insane. Like, WOW. Every day is an adventure and truly warms my heart. The student, OMG, th kids here are AWSOME. I met my best friend here! The principal is cool. The front desk is sorta weird. Zero dress code is amazing, World culture fair, so amazing! Grant Jogathon, AWSOmE! I am proud to be a geckos here!

Very informative and a community driven school you can tell they really care about the students and…read morethe principal is very cool and laid-back. Ask him anything. My daughter just started here and they did a great job transitioning all the kids. My daughter is excited about school most important. So far very pleased!

My child has been going to this incredible school for almost 6 years. She is currently having a…read moregreat experience in Franklin. The teachers are great and the school is an anti-bullying environment. I'm soooooooo happy my daughter goes to this WONDERFUL and INCREDIBLE school.

I went here and now my daughter goes here. Her teacher mrs. Shinebaum is absolutely the most…read morewonderful 3rd grade teacher and my daughter has learned so much. The campus is also clean and beautiful. PTA is amazing and really do a lot to provide for the kids. The new principal is so much better than the one before. This area has a mixture of ultra rich and middle class and the school has a great mix of race and wealth. I recommend anyone in the area to put their kids here and support the school that focuses so much on art and science.

I have a kid here . All I have to say is that some teachers really suck. They always come up with…read morean excuse when there is something we parents want to say. For the most part, some of these so-called educators are here just for the check and have not necessarily to educate kids. Also, parking is really bad, cars are parked double lane all the time...there is no order whatsoever. I once parked my vehicle near the handicap spot and this dumb fuck came to tell me why I parked there knowing that there is no space anywhere, not in the school parking lot nor on the street. This ass would not dare to say what he said to me to a white folk. Also, they have these bunch of kids doing special ed at the adjacent school (smash)....kids do not even need to be in special ed.

PS1 truly feels like a hidden gem. We visited many schools while searching for the right elementary…read moreschool for our son, but as soon as our preschool director suggested PS1 and we toured it, we knew it was the perfect fit. The small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and excellent after-school program that runs until 6pm really set it apart. I can't say enough great things about this school, our son has genuinely thrived here. On top of that, the parent community is welcoming, down-to-earth, and a pleasure to be around.

This is a wonderful school with a pluralistic outlook (that's what the "P" stands for), meaning…read morethat they see each child as both highly individual and also part of the collective whole. My two boys have flourished here: They feel celebrated for being themselves, while also pushed to stretch in places where they don't feel as competent. Their curiosity is on-fire--questions are welcome and expected and they're allowed to follow their interests--but they're also academically prepared for middle class. The most important thing? They love school. There's no fight, ever, to get them to go.

This school isn't the best but the teachers are great, and most of the staff are kind. There are…read moresome flaws like as to faculty members not treating students fairly, but beside that this school is ok.

We are very happy with our experience at Roosevelt. My daughter went from kindergarten through 5th…read moregrade, and now she's entering 8th grade at our district middle school, Lincoln MS. She started off in kindergarten with Ms. Carey, and she couldn't possibly have had a more pleasant and nurturing experience. It was the perfect introduction to her grade school experience, and set the tone for 5 more years of excellent education. I'm not going to name all of her teachers, and they all have their strengths and weaknesses, but I can tell you without a doubt that each and every one of them has the credentials and the desire to provide an outstanding experience for their students. Our son is actually starting out in 4th grade tomorrow, and he started in Ms. Carey's kindergarten class as well. He is just as happy, excited, and well adjusted as our daughter is. They've both made lots of quality friends, and we've developed some amazing long term friendships with many families from Roosevelt. We've also had some mishaps, some big disappointments, but I think that's to be expected. We've just moved on and not dwelt on the bad experiences. I have noticed that most of the negative experiences I've seen, have been exacerbated by other parents or other kids who stirred up unnecessary drama or gossip, rather than looking at the big picture and trying to resolve issues quickly and quietly, like adults. And for sure, there are random incidents of inconsiderate behavior, by kids and parents, but overall it's very rare, and easy to resolve. They do a great job of teaching the kids respect, and compassion, in my opinion. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the public school experience my kids have gotten at Roosevelt. And I'm pretty sure a huge majority of the other parents would agree with me. It bothers me that only the ones with gripes to voice, write reviews. I'm trying to counter that here. Roosevelt definitely deserves more than a 3-star overall rating!

Mr. Wit is a very odd inappropriate teacher at this school. Made my child feel very uncomfortable.read more

mr. brizuela is a very rude teacher he says that my child can't go to the restroom during class…read morethis is very disturbing my child came home and told me that they tried to look through her phone because a student sad that she was recording her they look through her phone and found nothing I find this unacceptable