First-time school parent’s reflection on the school community

First-time school parent’s reflection on the school community

As the final week of school arrives, it brings with it a mix of emotions like relief, excitement, nostalgia and, most of all, gratitude. Our oldest son is finishing kindergarten this week and, as first-time school parents, this year has been full of “firsts” for our family. Like so many parents, my wife and I spent countless hours deliberating the right educational path for our child. We considered private school and charter school. We debated: …