In a democratic setting, each person is invested in the group and in the process, and much can be accomplished on an individual and group basis. Working together to learn, to solve problems, and to plan for trips and activities promotes the development of team work, consensus-building, and individual responsibility to the group. As you can see, test scores and curriculum are not part of my choosing McAuliffe. If a school has a rich and stimulating environment, if the students are partners in their learning, if the learning opportunities are meaning-based, and if the teacher is a facilitator, the academics will practically take care of themselves. I chose a school that I hoped they would want to get up in the morning to go to.
School is a huge part of our childrens' lives.
I want it to be a positive part of their lives.