Peter Post

Review of Renaissance Arts Academy

An absolute wonder! What the founders and teacher...

An absolute wonder! What the founders and teachers have done is amazing. Facility is more than adequate even though in old rehab buildings put together into one enormous teaching area. Have met most of the teachers, called advisors. And, seen the students (called scholars) come and go. Discipline is as important as subject matter. Classics-type educations for middle and high school. 350 'scholars' but have never seen more than ten or fifteen in a class. Taught by folks who are dedicated teachers but want to reach kids for a life-changing beginning education. Students grouped by level of learning. Teachers make them think individually. Challenging neighborhood but worth it. Some day we will see this as a model for our education system. No daily homework; no textbooks carried around. Ideally kids are dedicated daily to bringing home what they learn for discussion with their families and friends. Comments based on past few months taxiing, visiting teachers, kids and sitting in classes (which is welcomed). Dedicated students are very focused in their participative learning and music.