For now, I would rather discuss my experiences in a public forum. I hope that you feel free to ask me whatever you want to know.
As for being a staff at CEDU, it is for most people I know who worked there the hardest job they ever had - and it wasn't because of the students!
I worked in North Idaho, so I can only speak to that. There was a very unhealthy culture among the staff when I worked there. It was the "good old boys/girls" gone bad against any staff who had an idea that the schools could be something legitimate. This group had absolute power, and it was absolutely corrupt. I witnessed brilliant, passionate people come to work for CEDU only to be destroyed because they posed a threat to the all mighty. Granted, it is human nature to protect your position; however, intimidation, humiliation, and cruelty are illegal tactics to use in any employment situation. (It should be illegal to use these tactics on children as well.)
Working for CEDU nearly cost me my life. During my time working there, I developed a life threatening illness, and I began abusing drugs and alcohol. I was not the only staff abusing drugs and alcohol. They only started drug testing new staff four years ago. They should have drug tested the staff the night of the riots at Northwest Academy - WOW! I guarantee there would be a different story.
There is only one reason that this criminal injustice is allowed to continue - money. As long as parents continue to send outlandish amounts of cash to CEDU, the facade will continue.
