Wow, SusieQ! It sounds like a dream. What is your role with the new school? Are you a parent, administrator, or philanthropist?
Where do you envision the school being? Would the financial aid be dished out based on need or ability?
My PG kids are homeschooled and they enjoy the freedom that allows. But having true peers in a brick and mortar school would be very enticing indeed.
This might not be a popular idea, but I like the practice of throwing out letter grades and giving narrative feedback to the kids. Maybe in the high school years letter grades could be assigned to generate a GPA.
I like cooperative learning and teachers who don't expect to have all the answers. My hope is that my kids will learn how to find answers and think creatively, and that they will be lifelong learners.
I am very intrigued! Please tell us more.
