Why Bridgeway matters - Noah's story

We would love to live in a world where schools like Bridgeway aren't needed.  But after thirty years, the demand for our programs are going up instead of going away.  Here's another story on how Bridgeway is making a difference in the life of a child.  Thanks to Kelly and Noah for sharing their experience.

The Bridgeway team.

I am writing on behalf of my son Noah, he is a 12 year old grade 7 student at the Truro location of Bridgeway Academy. Noah is in his 3^rd year at Bridgeway, and has come so far with the support he receives on a continual basis. As a parent not only do I see the accomplishments he has made in the classroom, however the improved sense of self-worth and new found self-esteem.

Going from a school where he struggled on a daily basis with his academics, which in turn led to frustration and complete discouragement. Noah now  leaves his school day with a sense of pride and ease. He spent more time being frustrated than he did learning. He had wonderful teachers in the public system, however their resources were so terribly limited that no amount of time they spent with him could even touch the experience he has had thus far at Bridgeway.  

It is completely unjust for so many children to struggle with their education. How will they ever move on in life and become productive members of society if they can’t have the support they so deserve right now. Our children have the right to a proper education, whatever their needs may be. When the answer is so obviously sitting in front of them , how can the government blatantly ignore the answer to this growing problem? If it boils down to cost, would it not make sense to provide children with a learning disability the proper education now, opposed to paying for it later.  

Sincerely

Kelly