Should we SWITCH to a new school?

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My brother is thinking about sending his kiddo to a new school next year. Here are the things I find myself repeatedly saying to families who are considering changing schools and asking my 7 thoughts:

1. Refocus on the right things: big picture, the purpose of education, what you want your child to get from education
   1. Doesn’t matter public, private, Montessori, homeschool, unschool, what matters is if the school effectively meeting this purpose.
   2. What do you want your child’s future to be like?
2. They all look good on paper/internet
   1. Be skeptical – what are the metrics used to evaluate a school? Best school on paper may not be right. Worst school may be great. My favorite metrics = engagement, secure attachment, future success, happiness and health.
3. Observe vibe of kids/parents/staff after school
4. How much structure they need is grey
5. Trust your gut
6. School culture/values aligned?
7. Relationship with teachers/school is everything
   1. Are they experiencing secure attachment?
   2. Engagement, strengths, interests, passions, matters, purpose, meaningful experiences?
   3. Do they WANT to go to school?

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