Head’s Corner: What Our Parents Are Telling Us

This year, we introduced a new way of listening to our parent community – Parent Pulse surveys that flow throughout the semester, capturing your feedback and insights over time. The results paint a vivid picture that matches what we see daily: engaged learners, strong connections, and a creative, compassionate, courageous community. 

Let me share what we’ve learned.

When 94% of parents see teachers who genuinely love their students, 89% find our curriculum challenging and engaging, and 93% value our approach to learning, it tells us something important. Add to this our Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 75 – far above what’s considered excellent.  These aren’t just numbers to us; they validate how we think all schools should work with children.  

Our commitment shines through in two key ways: making every child feel “seen and heard” (the primary reason 48% of families choose Saklan) and our project-based learning approach that creates meaningful connections between classroom learning and real-world challenges. Walking through our classrooms, you see this dual promise in action – teachers who know each student deeply, partnering with them through learning experiences that spark curiosity and build confidence.

While 91% of parents agree that Saklan welcomes families from all backgrounds, we know there’s more work to be done. Building a diverse, kind, inclusive community requires ongoing commitment and growth.

The type of work we do at Saklan is never finished; the school, like the humans that inhabit it, is always a work in progress. To those who filled in the survey last semester, thank you- your feedback is both validating and instructive. To our faculty and staff, parents, and students, your work making Saklan a model of what education should be is deeply appreciated. 

With gratitude and warmth,

David

PS- Keep an eye out for the next round of surveys.