Teacher cries for love shown to valedictorian

Dear Progressive, I hope all is well with all the staff and students at the school!  I thought I would get in touch with you via email to keep you in the loop and to let you know of my progress in high school.  I would like to visit soon and talk with you in…

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I was taught the most important life lessons

There are so many things I would like to say to all of you, but you would be reading for hours!  I really just want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for what Progressive has done for my life.  I may not have conceived how entirely special the school was when I…

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Practically perfect

Thank you for everything. Thank you for the wonderful teachers and this great school. You have made my stay at Progressive a very enjoyable one. My experience at Progressive will never be forgotten, for this school is very special and unique in every way. I’m very sad that I am leaving the school that I…

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Progressive acrostic

P is for People, they’re all different it’s true, R is for Respect we have for cultures, old and new, O is for Overall, a completed view of life, G is for Giving back something full of light. R is for Reaching deep inside your soul, Realizing you’re a person too, special, new and whole,…

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New school profoundly impressed

After moving, I was fortunate enough to find an excellent school here in Arizona, and I just had to write to tell the news. They asked where my daughter had gone to school in New York and were curious to know more about you. They said that they had never seen a child arrive at…

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A priceless impact

I feel that Progressive School has been a precious gift given to my son. He has not only mastered the curriculum, but has learned about life, love, and his importance in the world. Your school has had a priceless impact on my son. He graduated a well-rounded young man, eager to face the world and…

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I have never seen such an outstanding educational facility

In my 40 years of visiting schools and observing teachers, I don’t think I have ever seen such an outstanding educational facility. You have managed to pull together a group of very talented and caring teachers. The relationships between student and student, student and teacher, and staff and administrators is exceptionally generous and friendly. I…

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I can recommend without hesitation

The Progressive School of L. I. is the only school which I can recommend without hesitation to parents seeking my advice. The warm, supportive atmosphere combined with your unique grouping strategies makes it a perfect alternative to public or parochial schooling for any child. It is amazing to observe! When we at Twin Oaks attempt…

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A beautifully realized example

Dear Eric and Progressive Staff, Given my experience as a teacher and school administrator in both public and independent schools, in New York and California, I know the critical role schools can have in educating students on multiple levels, not just the intellectual. For students to be able to apply the intellectual knowledge and skills…

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