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Requesting Parents' Assessment of Hyde School
Anonymous:
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--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---I'm afraid an economic hammer is the only way to wield some clout around there. Perhaps if places such as the William H. Donner Foundation stopped giving them money and their insurance company upped premiums (due their utter lack of action on issues they get sued over), they might deign to lend an ear.
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Any way to know who their insurance company is or how to contact the companies that donate to them?
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I imagine that Hyde's annual report lists major donors.
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OK, so here's what you do if you're serious: you write a piece of about 7,500 words that points out in a clear and fair manner the things about the Hyde School that are disturbing to so many people who have passed through the institution. To be effective this piece MUST include quotes from individuals- both students and their parents- who have had negative experiences with Hyde; hiding behind a cloak of anonymity is fine on sites like this, but it won't cut it at the next level. You build up a case that is difficult to dismiss.
You also compose this piece so that it will also be read by educational consultants, newspaper and magazine editors, and producers at media outlets.
The ultimate result, hopefully, would not be that the Hyde School collapse, but rather that under duress it is forced to face up to the damaging behavior that has blemished its performance, and become a better place. At least, that would be my hope.
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My wife recently told me about a very popular web site that posts responsibly written letters and commentaries about programs and schools for struggling teens. My understanding is that this is one of the most popular web sites out there for people looking into schools for struggling teens.
It turns out that several people have written about their Hyde experiences. I think all of us should consider submitting material to this web site. I gather it gets many "hits." The link is: http://www.strugglingteens.com/news/let ... index.html
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Hmm... Your language sounds suspiciously like a commercial.
Readers take note: Danger. This site is run by Lon Woodbury, former admissions director for CEDU's Rocky Mountain Academy. Here is a short thread elsewhere on Fornits:
http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?p=228203
Although the language in Fornits may be brutal and raw at times, with lots of typos, expletives, and grammatical flaws, Fornits is not beholden to any commercial interests that I know of, and is the best site out there bar none as far as honest information goes.
Sorry folks, to wax so poetically. I really am NOT afiliated with Fornits in any way shape of form. :D
Anne Bonney:
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My wife recently told me about a very popular web site that posts responsibly written letters and commentaries about programs and schools for struggling teens. My understanding is that this is one of the most popular web sites out there for people looking into schools for struggling teens.
It turns out that several people have written about their Hyde experiences. I think all of us should consider submitting material to this web site. I gather it gets many "hits." The link is: http://www.strugglingteens.com/news/let ... index.html
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Damn but these people are transparent.
Anonymous:
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--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---
--- Quote from: ""gary eskow"" ---
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---
--- Quote from: ""Guest"" ---I'm afraid an economic hammer is the only way to wield some clout around there. Perhaps if places such as the William H. Donner Foundation stopped giving them money and their insurance company upped premiums (due their utter lack of action on issues they get sued over), they might deign to lend an ear.
--- End quote ---
Any way to know who their insurance company is or how to contact the companies that donate to them?
--- End quote ---
I imagine that Hyde's annual report lists major donors.
--- End quote ---
OK, so here's what you do if you're serious: you write a piece of about 7,500 words that points out in a clear and fair manner the things about the Hyde School that are disturbing to so many people who have passed through the institution. To be effective this piece MUST include quotes from individuals- both students and their parents- who have had negative experiences with Hyde; hiding behind a cloak of anonymity is fine on sites like this, but it won't cut it at the next level. You build up a case that is difficult to dismiss.
You also compose this piece so that it will also be read by educational consultants, newspaper and magazine editors, and producers at media outlets.
The ultimate result, hopefully, would not be that the Hyde School collapse, but rather that under duress it is forced to face up to the damaging behavior that has blemished its performance, and become a better place. At least, that would be my hope.
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My wife recently told me about a very popular web site that posts responsibly written letters and commentaries about programs and schools for struggling teens. My understanding is that this is one of the most popular web sites out there for people looking into schools for struggling teens.
It turns out that several people have written about their Hyde experiences. I think all of us should consider submitting material to this web site. I gather it gets many "hits." The link is: http://www.strugglingteens.com/news/let ... index.html
--- End quote ---
Hmm... Your language sounds suspiciously like a commercial.
Readers take note: Danger. This site is run by Lon Woodbury, former admissions director for CEDU's Rocky Mountain Academy. Here is a short thread elsewhere on Fornits:
http://fornits.com/wwf/viewtopic.php?p=228203
Although the language in Fornits may be brutal and raw at times, with lots of typos, expletives, and grammatical flaws, Fornits is not beholden to any commercial interests that I know of, and is the best site out there bar none as far as honest information goes.
Sorry folks, to wax so poetically. I really am NOT afiliated with Fornits in any way shape of form. :D
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I'm not really concerned about Lon Woodbury or his agenda. What's most important to me is that his popular website provides an outlet for people who want to share their opinions about Hyde. Whether or not his site accepts ads doesn't concern me much, as far as this is concerned. Getting the word out about Hyde is the priority. What matters is that lots of people read this web site.
http://www.strugglingteens.com/news/let ... index.html
Anne Bonney:
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I'm not really concerned about Lon Woodbury or his agenda. What's most important to me is that his popular website provides an outlet for people who want to share their opinions about Hyde. Whether or not his site accepts ads doesn't concern me much, as far as this is concerned. Getting the word out about Hyde is the priority. What matters is that lots of people read this web site.
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The only "word" allowed on ST is support of programs. People don't post over there much because posts that don't support Lon's agenda are swiftly dealt with (deleted). If you're looking for a one sided view of Hyde, sure ST is your place.
Anonymous:
There are only 4 postings ("letters to the editor"). The first one is the only one that appears to really go into much detail re. the Hyde process and whether its applicable to your child and your family. The next three are almost knee-jerk reactions to the first one.
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