We need to dispel the stereotypes, and develop healthy, accurate educational partnerships. In planning a potential exchange program between Robert C. Byrd High School and Moscow School 1256, Mr. Pilewski spent nearly two weeks in Russia, attending the school and talking with teachers, administrators and students. He made observations, and presented information regarding our school to the educational system's officials, even visiting the National Department of Education. According to Pilewski, schools in Moscow vary a bit from those here, with the biggest difference being their localization.
Schools are neighborhood ones, with no bussing.
A more substantial meal is provided at the conclusion of the school day, and is available for parents as well. Another school-related difference cited by Pilewski related to the facilities. Russian officials are anxiously searching for the financial means to upgrade their schools and add the technology they recognize is lacking. Moscow School 1256, an English-speaking magnet school, is interested in an exchange program with RCB, whereby teachers and students would travel to Clarksburg, reside in local homes and attend our school. We, in turn, would send about the same number of participants to Moscow for a similar experience.