Testimonials from Current Jasper Parents
“One year ago, our son, Jacob, came home and told us about the opportunity for him to participate in the Jasper program when he got to Emmaus. It was the first time that we had seen him excited about school. For years, Jacob has regularly expressed his frustration with the traditional approach to education. He finds it irrelevant, not intellectually stimulating, and monotonous. And frankly, we were concerned about his success at the high school level given his negative sentiments. As soon as he learned about Jasper, we saw the same spark in his eyes that he gets whenever sharing new insights he's gleaned from his own research on any given topic. And we have not been disappointed! Collaborative education and project-based learning, hallmarks of the Jasper program, are empowering students for whom the traditional pedagogy is lacking. Jacob has applied creative approaches that he has learned in his Jasper classes to his non-Jasper classes. This program is especially critical for those students who require a more engaging educational experience. It's only been a year, but we are eagerly anticipating the myriad ways the Jasper program will grow, meet and exceed the needs of students like Jacob, and continue to strengthen the Emmaus community.”
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