tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post8379217147925472870..comments2024-03-17T00:13:44.599-07:00Comments on Marty Nemko: A Smarter Way to Start a SchoolMarty Nemkohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-82515831235221591042013-01-14T08:39:36.187-08:002013-01-14T08:39:36.187-08:00Dear Dave,
I don't know of anyone who's d...Dear Dave,<br /><br />I don't know of anyone who's done this. I'd love to see you do so. Done well, the kids and you would benefit inordinately. Keep me posted.<br /><br />Marty NemkoMarty Nemkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-72909103381901974832013-01-14T08:31:58.238-08:002013-01-14T08:31:58.238-08:00I'm a couple years late on this post, but it s...I'm a couple years late on this post, but it sounds like a great "idea". So, who's doing it? Any successes out there? My kids are almost grown, and I'm almost ready to retire from medicine. I have always loved teaching, and think I would enjoy this type of environment. So, someone tell me if you're actually making this work. DaveDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636837867224936409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-76392363559425219482011-09-05T15:35:56.197-07:002011-09-05T15:35:56.197-07:00Another idea, why not have the parents hire a gift...Another idea, why not have the parents hire a gifted educator? Parents are not the most objective person when teaching a child and parents must sacrifice work to teach their child. Why not hire a teacher? Of course, this would be for more wealthy people. rwonderawarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831425396891335789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-69748282653364584862011-09-05T15:30:56.985-07:002011-09-05T15:30:56.985-07:00A school for gifted underprivileged kids would be ...A school for gifted underprivileged kids would be amazing. I only wish I had one when I was younger, my Intelligence tests in 2nd grade put me at the 99th percentile in a few areas (reading comprehension, English skills) and in the above average in other areas too, and on the high end of average in math (with work, I could have gotten better). Of course, I didn't get that opportunity, floated around in school and never really made much of my potential. Maybe this can inspire me to do something like this for other children? I'm very passionate about teaching gifted children. dwonderawarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831425396891335789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-38776554949356893212011-03-30T13:18:25.086-07:002011-03-30T13:18:25.086-07:00My husband and I discussed this idea over the cour...My husband and I discussed this idea over the course of a couple of years, and with other frustrated parents. But I believe that such a project will require many dedicated administration hours. We decided to home school; ultimately the decision came down to whether I wanted to create a part-time job for myself as a small private school administrator, or spend that time homeschooling my own children.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097392967859879809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-25400200413175245312011-03-28T10:22:47.667-07:002011-03-28T10:22:47.667-07:00Or by the teacher's spouse.Or by the teacher's spouse.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091005005424893470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-8229896986485284312011-03-26T21:49:05.199-07:002011-03-26T21:49:05.199-07:00Yes, a part-time secretary may be needed, but perh...Yes, a part-time secretary may be needed, but perhaps that might be most wisely filled by a parent volunteer(s).Marty Nemkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-40501395930286077552011-03-26T21:38:43.030-07:002011-03-26T21:38:43.030-07:00Marty,
This is a wonderful idea. I have been chew...Marty,<br /><br />This is a wonderful idea. I have been chewing over in my mind, for years, the prospect of creating a foreign language daycare/study program. That way, if kids come in from age 2-6, they will become fluent in a language, instead of trying (usually failing) to learn it in high school.<br /><br />It would also be great (though good luck starting it) to make a school for gifted kids from underpriveleged backgrounds. Can you imagine the confusion? On one hand, people are being "elitist," but they're helping underprivileged kids. Educators wouldn't know whether to applaud or boo.<br /><br />I think it would take more than one person though. In addition to the teacher, you'd need at least a secretary, and probably someone who does the marketing full time. But I do like your idea.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091005005424893470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-18640319690366068462011-03-26T19:46:20.230-07:002011-03-26T19:46:20.230-07:00Good ideas Marty!
Theresa – In most states home b...Good ideas Marty!<br /><br />Theresa – In most states home based educators cannot avoid standardized testing as it is mandated. Your point about importing institutional school form and function is outstanding, it truly does rob parents of the freedom to educate in the manor/time they deem fit for their child.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231027571869848060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-54042771467934570802011-03-26T16:08:13.916-07:002011-03-26T16:08:13.916-07:00Homeschoolers are not only not marketing savvy...m...Homeschoolers are not only not marketing savvy...most of them are so stricken with fear over the "doing enough" issue that they are all too eager to embrace a scope and sequence than identify their child's area of giftedness and tailor their education to meet those needs. <br />HS'ers from 20 years ago...not so much. <br />Homeschooling is no longer a new frontier where parents thumb their noses at "accreditation" and standardized tests. It makes me sad and I think many times, the kid might be better in a school...especially because trying to do "School at home" many times negatively impacts the parent/child relationship. <br />I like your idea, Marty. I think it could work for folks who understand education is more than a scope and sequence.Theresa Lodehttp://www.theresalode.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-67407559792666097752011-03-26T15:27:13.072-07:002011-03-26T15:27:13.072-07:00Anonymous, did you market enough? Most home school...Anonymous, did you market enough? Most home schoolers aren't marketing oriented. A one-time savvy effort to get the word out about the school you'll be opening should attract sufficient students to start your school. Then, if your school is as good as described in this post, word of mouth should greatly reduce your need to market.Marty Nemkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850388752934193821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7821345570811107481.post-19258878797515771822011-03-26T13:55:01.258-07:002011-03-26T13:55:01.258-07:00My husband and I have had this same conversation f...My husband and I have had this same conversation for the last few years. I agree with you that it is doable. However, I find it hard to align with even 4 like minded people whose children would be a good fit with each other, never mind 15. Also, some people aren't ready to make that kind of a leap.<br />I haven't found anyone ready to do this even though I've had many conversations with people who were done with both public and private schools. Many of us are homeschooling but we do it separately and individually. Once I realized the situation you described wasn't going to materialize, we made things work with homeschooling. I think that is the case with many families who have gifted or twice exceptional children. It will be interesting to see what happens over time as more cuts are made to education and more people become disgusted with what is offered in our schools.<br />TraceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com