education: 10/10. they spend so much time with you, its directly 1 on 1 and anything you need help…read morewith they will assist you with. the education is so flexible with different teaching methods, whatever helps you learn is how you'll learn it. theres never a boring day and and its never stressful to ask questions or be confused. community: everyone is so kind and nice, its a true community and everyone helps everyone. there is no bullying and absolutely no tolerance for it. unfortunately some kids take advantage of the no bullying and can be annoying, but its overall a really safe community. teachers: each one cares about you, and you can create your own bond with each teacher. they WANT to help you learn and you can feel that. theyre so fun to talk to as a person and teacher, and i love all the teachers there. such kind souls. this school is perfect for neurodivergent kids, or if youre seeking to get away from the stressed out school days and bullys at public school. nobody will judge you and you will find so many friends.

This is the place. If you're reading this, you're wondering what are the right steps when it comes…read moreto helping my child with finding their way in the world. If you're here, you've obviously grown tired of the rote, inflexible education of the masses based on measurements, guidelines, or even politics. If you're considering a different direction and want to know where to find forward-thinking people (educators, parents, and the kids themselves), then you have to give Appamada a good look. It's been said that we live in interesting times and, thanks to a global pandemic, that couldn't be any more true. For our family, as we tried to navigate the challenges that came along with it, we needed to find a school that would work closely our two children, separated by just under two years, and help them learn (of course), grow (definitely), and become the person they were meant to be versus an "institutional follower." Our children are nearly as different as night and day. But, at Appamada, they found individual paths to advancing their education and developing their personalities that we couldn't find elsewhere. This 'home away from home' has been their place of learning for over five years and I can see that the path they are both on, to college and beyond, has been paved nicely, with enlightened thinking, challenges big and small to overcome and learn from, and focused matriculation to help them become the best they can be, but even more importantly, the best they want to be. The staff at Appamada, across all disciplines and includes the program director, the owner, and all associated with the school are truly top-notch individuals whose sole purpose is to help the students flourish. They have repeatedly shown how much they consider and care for the individual student and have demonstrated this through their communications, program adaptation, and customized course scheduling to meet the kids where they are help them recognize where they want to go.

Amazing school, with amazing founder and teachers! Truly focused on your kid(s) and their learning…read morejourney, and providing a safe, inclusive and positive space for education, growth and community. Doc Flynn has created something special here, come check it out.

From the owner: Hedge School Coop is an inclusive, secular microschool re-imagining education and instilling a…read morelifelong love of learning. We are passionate about creating a communal learning experience that empowers the leaders of tomorrow to be compassionate, critical thinkers and creators. We offer 2 day and 4 day in person programs, call us today to schedule a tour or shadow day.

We loved AESA Prep and the entire staff. They've created a loving and supportive environment for…read morestudents to thrive in. The small classroom sizes made it possible for our daughter to get the individualized attention she needed. We loved Ms Caro, both Mr Leals, Mr Garcia, Ms Carrie...... Thank you all for loving and caring for our girl.

AESA has been a life-changing school for my child and our family! The teachers are exceptional!…read moreOur family is so thankful for this amazing school! AESA has provided an environment where my child is nurtured, inspired, and taught with hands-on experiences that accompany creative lessons. His teachers truly care about him as an individual, and communicate with me regarding his progress and growth needs. I so appreciate the kindness shown daily to my child, and the wonderful friendships he has developed with the other children. AESA never ceases to amaze me at the activities offered to my child to enrich his learning such as rodeo day, guest speakers, field trips, and cultural activities of all types. Our family loves attending the many events offered to us as well. It truly is a warm and welcoming community for us all! We are so thankful for AESA!

I am a current student at KAPS. The people that I've met here, students and teachers alike, are…read morefilled with personality--You are allowed to be yourself with no strings attached. I've met many different niche groups here, who would typically be considered outsiders, mingling and being successful at a pace I couldn't imagine in a public school setting. Those who were cast out of their previous schools, no matter what they identify as, who they worship, or what they do in their spare time, are welcomed here with outstretched arms. The teachers here aren't merely teachers.. they're educators for the future--teaching youths to be THEMSELVES, not a 'cardboard cutout' of what you're expected to be once you roll out of college and into a full-time job. The students at KAPS rise above any expectation I could have had for a high school.. let alone for people, in general. The education plan here, I will admit, is indeed limited. However, with the population that inhabits the school, (and for the fact of that we do not get funding,) that's fairly forgivable. If it says anything.. Personally, I've been able to work my way into senior classes as a sophomore, and plan on graduating two years early as a student of 2020 because of the unlimited support that I've gotten for my education. The previous love that I had for knowledge as a child has grown into a flame I couldn't bear to put out.. and this, of course, is because of KAPS. I will say that there are some bumps in the road. There are people who do have problems and must have accommodations, and there are ridiculous things that do occasionally happen. KAPS is not a perfect school. However, the response team from both the students and educators here is miraculous.. Personally, I'm not sure where I'd be without it. KAPS, in itself, is not only a school, but a support group for those of different cultures, subcultures, and backgrounds. If you want to feel loved.. if you want to be a stronger person and if YOU want to be who YOU are.. come to this school. I promise, you won't regret it.

As a current student, I recommend sending your child to KAPS if you want them to feel at home in…read moretheir school.

I'm only rating the track at the school, not the school itself!…read more The track is great and already almost full stars for just being open to the public. There is an amazing view of the downtown skyline from the track and it's right next to the river. What a neat place for a high school. The track is standard and enough surrounding light at night that you can see where you're going. Ample parking along the street and parking lot so it's all very convenient.

Really great track and tennis courts available to the public after 5pm on weekdays dueing the…read moreschool year (and open all day during the summer and winter breaks). The tennis courts are all in great condition and include a nice wall area with half courts behind it for individual practice. The courts are popular after work hours, but there is an hour limit on play if there is a line of other players waiting. They can also be reserved in advance for private events or tournaments. My one complaint about the track and courts is that there aren't waterfountains or restrooms that are easily accessible. The johnson creek restrooms under the mopac bridge are close but still a bit of a walk. Be sure to bring plenty of your own water during the summer.

Wow, what can I say, I feel like we won the jackpot when we found Magellan. our daughter started in…read moreKindergarten and although she isn't very good at adapting or transitions, she immediately fell in love with her teachers and school friends.. There are no cliques and no bullying and when we have had issues we have raised them with the teachers and they have jumped on them to solve them immediately, and unlike other private schools there's no sense of entitlement from the parents or students. Also, because the school is so good at awarding scholarships not everyone is 'rich'! The school also has a great parent teacher association which offer weekly meet-ups and play dates as well as adult only events. Each class also has a WhatsApp chat group so parents can easily communicate with each other. If it sounds like one big happy family you'd be right, that's exactly what it feels like. In terms of academics my adhd child has thrived. Diagnosed at 4 we thought she would struggle but the school has been amazing at supporting her needs and accommodating her. They also offer many different seating types from a bouncy ball chair, to cushions on the floor and other such. It's very holistic and non political and offers many diverse ways of learning. They have a calming corner, encourage reading and emotional open communication as well many other ways of teaching emotional and academic intelligence. They teach in Spanish from day one and introduce Mandarin from 3rd grade, they also teach following the international Baccalaureate which is amazing. It teaches the children self confidence through weekly presentations and teaches them autonomy. Honestly this school is amazing and now it goes until 12th grade we are obsessed and so you will be too. But, sshh don't tell anyone about our secret slice of heaven.

My son has attended Magellan since the age of three years old-- he is now in second and we have…read morealready registered him for third grade. Hands down, my husband and I feel it is best decision we have made for his education. Although it can be a bit pricey, we have felt that it has been worth every dollar. He is growing up to be a well spoken, well thought, caring little human. I love that he is bilingual, but I really love his open minded views and his eagerness to learn. The teachers... the teachers have all been so amazing. They are loving, caring and really take each student's personalities and abilities into consideration as they grow from year to year. As I said, it's not the cheapest option and we do discuss yearly if we will be renewing his tuition-- and, with each year this answer comes easier and easier with an astounding "YES". We love the school, the community, the parents and look forward to many more years at Magellan!

We had our son here from 1st grade to 8th grade. The only reason we left was because we moved. He…read morehad a wonderful experience and made many life long friends. We loved ladybird!! :)

After 2.5 years at Ladybird Montessori, it's clear that the "perfect" farm image hides a chaotic…read morereality. The school prioritizes enrollment numbers over child safety and quality education. We experienced extreme instability, with at least 10 teacher turnovers in our classroom alone. Without lead teachers, the environment lacked structure, leading to incidents of teacher's yelling and writing up excessive incident reports. Major Safety & Management Red Flags: * Severe Negligence: My child was left outside alone and was banging on the door to come back in (documented with the state) and was left in a bathroom with an unauthorized adult without staff realizing she had left her group. * Unstructured Aftercare: Most incidents occurred during the 60-kid aftercare "nightmare," which lacks any meaningful supervision. * Financial Gatekeeping: The school often holds children back in YCC (Toddler) longer than necessary just to collect higher fees, regardless of whether the child has mastered the curriculum. * Exclusionary Practices: Extracurriculars like soccer are restricted by age (4+), effectively excluding half of the mixed-age Children's House (2.5-6) classrooms. * Retaliation: Be prepared for your child's hours to be cut to half-days as a way to slowly push you out. Communication is a "secret" here; I never received enough communication or updates on my child's progress. Enough was enough. If you raise any concerns, the director deflects blame onto the child. Please check the state's licensing website for their violation history. Your child deserves a safe, attentive environment--not just to be a number in a crowded room. Disabling Google reviews to limit transparency is a clear indicator of the issues present here.

The food traumatised me. How do they think children want to eat this. Also there's black mold…read moreeverywhere.

The LTISD Police Department completed an investigation and has submitted that report to the…read moreAssistant District Attorney's Office for review. At this time, we have not received a final determination from the Assistant District Attorney's Office. -Fox7 saying her son told "a couple of teammates in his football team" that his allergy to peanuts could kill him if he were to touch them or would kill him if they were put in his cleats or uniform. "These two boys then drove over to the high school locker room that evening and did exactly that. They filled his cleats with peanuts and in his locker and in his uniform in the varsity locker room," Mannon said. She said when her son opened the locker to get his uniform, the peanuts started falling and he set everything down in shock and left. Her son then noticed hives on his arms. -KXAN Other Lake Travis parents close to the family said the incident was recorded. Because the students involved are minors, the district said it can't release what kind of discipline the two players are facing, but parents at Wednesday's meeting said it was a two-week suspension resulting in the players sitting out one game. -yahoo Carter, 15, and a few teammates from the suburban Austin school were discussing where the bus should stop for dinner. One of the players suggested Texas Roadhouse. But Carter piped up that he couldn't go to a place famous for peanuts because of his peanut allergy. The next day, October 6, the team showed up to dress for the game and get on the bus. One of the previous day's questioners began flicking something at Carter. He looked at the ground - it was peanuts! Carter recalled saying: "Dude, knock it off. Why would you do that?" Carter headed to the school's big indoor field, and saw one of the kids who had been teasing him. Mannon says this teen "had taken a video of the other boy putting the peanuts in my son's locker." He was showing it to other teammates, laughing about "this is what we did to Carter." (While some laughed, others said, "this is not OK. You could have killed him.") That's when Carter was certain of who was behind the peanut placing. It was later determined that the boy who took the can of peanuts to the locker had poured them over Carter's cleats. (Mannon says someone went back and dumped out the cleats - but peanut dust remained.) The coach gave Carter a new jersey and cleats so he could play. "But he still had hives on his arm when he got home," says Mannon. -Allergic Living

I knew as soon as I step on this beautiful 25 acre campus this was the place for my daughter to…read moreattend. After interviewing 15 schools Austin Waldorf School was it. Kim made us feel right at home when we came for a visit. My daughter told me in the car on our way home mom this is the school for me. She never liked school and wasn't eager to go to school. It was like pulling teeth. When we found out 2 weeks before school started that my daughter got accepted there were tears of joy and happiness from her and I. We knew this was the perfect fit for her. She is so eager to learn and super excited everyday to attend Austin Waldorf School and wants to graduate here. My daughter has blossomed and has grown so much here. The teachers really take their time with the kids and love them as their own. I never experienced the care like they do at Austin Waldorf. The community here is so welcoming. We drive over an hr to get to school and it is well worth it. I cant say enough positive and inspiring words for this school. We made the best fitting and perfect school for my daughter. Thank you Austin Waldorf for this opportunity to teach my child!

Waldorf is such a wonderful education. Unfortunately if the teacher is not great (or going through…read morepersonal crisis and has a large and demanding class) your child will suffer. Steiner's view was to nurture the soul of the child and unfortunately Austin Waldorf is seeming more budget focused and the teacher for our grade certainly really let us down and did not even have the care for us as a family to speak with us directly. I would avoid this particular Waldorf.