When Is a Rigorous Program What We Want for Our Students? When Isn’t It?

<p>What signs signal us as parents that the “rigor” level of our child’s program may need an adjustment? What conversations should parents be having with school staff about rigor? How do we encourage programs that develop well-rounded people who impact the world? Two heads of schools share their experiences. </p> <p><a href='https://www.nais.org/magazine/independent-school/summer-2021/the-dark-side-of-rigor/'>Read "The Dark Side of Rigor" article here. </a>  </p> <p>Contact Ole: <a href='mailto:ojorgenson@almadencountryday.org'>ojorgenson@almadencountryday.org</a>   </p> <p>Contact Percy: <a href='mailto:percy.abram@bush.edu'>percy.abram@bush.edu</a> </p> <p><a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/steve-barkley-ponders-out-loud/id1254070860?mt=2'>Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes</a> or visit<a href='http://barkleypd.com'> BarkleyPD.com</a> to find new episodes!</p> <p> </p>