There is a massive test prep industry going on in these towns--for elementary schoolers. They have taken the madness we see in competitive high schools and brought it to your 2nd grader. Whether the methods to change things are right, I don't know, but change is desperately needed.

As for right to squeak, I am very surprised to hear the opinions here. There is certainly a place for selective music groups, but I have never heard of an ELEMENTARY school music group in a public school (general band and orchestra) that forces students to "pass" each piece before they may participate in concerts. Please. That is insane. Are general music groups at your children's schools audition-only and pass-based on each piece? I have truly NEVER heard of this and it would outrage me.

Last edited by ultramarina; 01/05/16 07:29 PM.