Ann Arbor Open at Mack School

I chose Mack Open over Burns Park for my children. Here they were thriving, they were learning because they really wanted to - they were constantly inspired, encouraged by the best human beings, their teachers. They were always encouraged to express their own opinions, never told that they have no right to speak because they are children - they were always LISTENED TO - something that does not happen unfortunately in other schools. My children were encouraged to think independently, seek their own solutions and ask their peers advice first before turning to and adult. What a life lesson! Teachers in Ann Arbor Open are exceptional in a sense that they are not offering ready made solutions, orders, drills etc. They provide kids with tools to find their own answers. They support the creation of an independent, self motivated individual not a cookie cutter kid churned out by tests, drills and fear of an adult. I would encourage any parent to visit this school and talk to the children there - they will be able to express themselves very eloquently and describe their school environment in the best possible way!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is bad news. Not all the teachers know their subjects very well. Some teachers are intimidating students and some don't reply to your emails. They really don't give out text books. Bad news.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is truly the best of Ann Arbor Public Schools! Students are involved in many activities throughout the day, and have a strong work-ethic. They participate in Focus Studies, which are classes that they take of their choice, such as jazz ensemble, movie-making, etc. The music program is amazing, as well as the technology. Every December, the students participate in a Multicultural Fair in which they make their classroom turn into a country from around the world. The school is very diverse, and laid back. Students have freedom, and there are even couches in the class. Simply the best school ever!
--Submitted by a parent

AAO is a fantastic school, and we feel so lucky to be there.
--Submitted by a parent

They have the best teachers! Their music program is the best.
--Submitted by a parent

If the quality of education a child receives can be measured by that child's eagerness to attend school everyday, then my kid is having a first-rate experience. The music classes I've attended were nothing short of inspirational!
--Submitted by a parent

It's the best! We have a caring environment, combined with high academic standards and the expectation that kids will be kind and respect each other.
--Submitted by a parent

Ann Arbor Open is, simply, the best K-8 school around, my two children are so very blessed to be a part of this amazing community.
--Submitted by a parent

They do such a great job at building community and critical thinking skills! I would be so much smarter if I went to my kids' school!
--Submitted by a parent

Yes, I work there. But I didn't really appreciate how this school helps kids Bloom until my daughter started attending. Wow!