The public school system has done a world of good since nationwide compulsory education laws were enacted in 1918. However, a traditional educational model isn’t ideal for every child. We recently sat down with educators from Currey Ingram Academy, one of the most prominent boarding schools in the South, for insight on how parents can tell if their child’s public school isn’t fully meeting their needs.
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of public schools?
Currey Ingram Academy: Public schools are readily available, and there are schools that serve every ZIP code in the U.S. They are also free, and the vast majority of educational systems offer some accommodations for students with needs like learning differences. However, they are not nearly as flexible as private options. If you look at boarding schools in the South, you can see why. Private schools are not dependent on standardized testing for funding. Our educators have a bit more freedom to reach individual students on their level and in a way that makes the most sense for the students.