Went to the bathroom during class, a kid asked me if I preferred diddy or Epstein, amazing school…read moreother than that

I'm honestly really disappointed with this album. I've never been a huge fan of their work but this…read morewas definitely a dip in quality. They've thrown out their funk and rock roots in favor of a new kitschy neo-soul type feel which comes off as totally uninspired and quite claustrophobic. The production isn't horrible but it leaves a bit to be desired especially when you consider the production quality on their sophomore album which blows this comeback LP out of the water in terms of instrumentation and the aforementioned production quality. Going forward I hope they ditch this neo-soul aesthetic and return to their sturdier roots. That is all.

Absolutely horrible and careless district. Do not send your kids here unless it is completely…read morenecessary. Do NOT recommend!!!

I taught in this district from 1966 to 1999 and concluded decent parents raise decent children. The…read moremajority of troubled youth I taught were suffering from HPS ( Horrible Parenting Skills)

Our grandson Connor is a 6th grader & was assessed at a 5th grade math level.He didn't…read moregrasp the concepts of adding,subtracting,division & multiplying decimals & fractions. He loves going to Mathnasium as they have excellent teachers (Dave & Sara Jane) who explain concepts in 2-3 steps which is easier for him to comprehend.The teachers take their time and usually their is 1 teacher per 1-3 students. Connor mentioned that he wants to continue with Mathnasium through 12th.grade & beyond if needed. Stephen & Sandy McInerney

Attending Mathnasium has been the spark that has reignited our son's interest in math. Through his…read morework with the the friendly and competent staff, he has more confidence in his abilities and has made significant progress. We no longer have the anxiety and stress that came with doing his math work. The White Bear Mathnasium has provided an excellent environment that supports his learning style and the materials that have nurtured his math progress. He looks forward to his time spent there, and takes pride in the work that he is doing. He frequently talks about what he has done and what he has learned from "Mr. Dave" and the other tutors. Through various math games and his daily work, the program has allowed him to develop the discipline required to have success in math. It is a great space with a multitude of resources to help students understand math. We are glad we found it.

This is an employee perspective:…read more I have worked for District 916 for about 2 years. I am getting ready to step my foot out the door and I just wanted to warn people that working for THIS school district is not worth it. District 916 is good for one thing and one thing only-- the experience of dealing with a diverse population of students who are from all walks of life and who posses all sorts of special needs. I think it should be known that District 916 is a very disorganized company. They treat most of their employees like disposable cups. There is a HUGE turn-over rate at this company and believe me, its NOT because of the students! How convenient is that for them to hide this turn-over rate behind the demands of these students! Its the management team and all the yucky gossip and divide between certified and non-certified staff ( [at least this was my experience, I'm sure different types of people contribute differently to each site- considering that there were quite a few sites. All sites had serious issues! Staff was never guaranteed to to come back the following year. I heard negative news about my site before I even started! ] certified= teachers, related services, admin, un-certified= Educational assistants and assistants of other specialties). The Admin team at my site, which was in their second year of running was terrible and stretched between three sites. We had administration about 2-3 times a month. Due to this lack of supervision, the certified staff thought it was in their right to take over and turn the program into their little personal project. A lot of the certified staff were new this year, so it doesn't make sense that a new, first-year employee would lead a program in it's second year of running. Anyway, this happened and the program was significantly different from the methods and trainings that were implemented throughout all 916 programs. I will also mention that a lot of he related services did not have their full degrees or training. There were a lot of newbies being plucked into the field early that were given personal opportunities (emphasis on personal and personal relationships! How unprofessional! You really can't make this stuff up!) to be certified staff until they got their certification. This district lacks structure, management and consistency throughout their scattered sites. Please, don't get yourself stuck here! The pay is terrible and definitely not worth your trips to the hospital for mental health!! This district is doing a huge disservice to the world of special needs and honestly, I hope someone shuts their organization down. They are spending $50,000/year per student to provide all these related services (mental health/psychologist, counselor, specialists, occupational Therapy.). Our related service staff sit in an office all day doing paperwork, chatting about their weekends and spreading gossip amongst each other. They will probably pull out students to actually work with them once or less a week. I am ashamed to say that I worked here for this long and attempted to give so much of my loyalty to them. I was not an employee who was constantly in trouble with administration or started crap with other employees. I worked hard every day preparing things for the kids, I worked with my staff and I tried to avoid all the poison that gets spit between the two battling sides. I kept my mouth shut and listened when people needed it but kept my nose out of the slew of junk that perpetuated. It was not until after I realized that I did not want to work in a school environment because I wanted to work in a hospital (and I started looking for better opportunities and came to put in my two weeks notice) that I started to hear the wrath of all the craziness in our small program, knocking at my door. I carry myself in a very professional way to work, every day and I know what belongs at work and what doesn't. I hold my jobs for years, if I can-- I'm a long-term junkie. I know what good management is because I have seen it with my own eyes and I have experienced it with my own being. Like everyone else, I like my reputation to be based on my hard work and the work that I do every single day I come to work. District 916 is not the place for you if you want that sort of peace of mind. Our t-shirt saying for this year is ALP (Alternative learning program) is the place to be! Next year, it should probably say WARNING: Enter at your own risk. Schools are usually a great place to work-- so please please please! Teachers and paras who are great and know their jobs: PLEASE! Don't be discouraged! Find a different district and spread your wealth there.

My son attends this school and is absolutely thriving here. The community is close-knit, relaxed,…read moreand engaged. The teachers are engaged, caring, and deeply committed to each and every child. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

I have two children at MN Waldorf school and have found it to be a wonderful experience for them…read more The focus on outdoor play and cross-disciplinary learning is wonderful. The focus on love of learning and having confidence in yourself and your ability to solve problems sets children up for success in today's world.