Pros
Absolutely nothing. I cried many times because I felt so bad for the students. I only chose one star as an overall rating because I had to pick something. IDEA does not deserve one star. I feel for the teachers as well.
Cons
Once you're at IDEA it feels like a prison sentence, as if you've been put into jail. The first time I walked through the halls I felt there was something wrong. It was too sterile. There's no creativity at all happening at IDEA. I feel horrible for the elementary students because they don't get the arts at all. No library, no art, music, or theater classes at all. Kindergarten students are only given one 20 minute recess at almost 1 pm. I am shocked that these schools still remain open with all the yelling the teachers do and stress that is put on the children. Candy bribes to do a good job? IDEA schools feel more like a factory than an education. I believe IDEA is not helping to make a better world. IDEA is taking the joy out of learning for these children. It's not the children's fault. WE have to remember this. If we want a better world than we have to make schools a better place to learn. In this day and time I find this so disappointing to see a Charter school that is so out of touch with what truly needs to be happening. Something went wrong when IDEA schools opened. They should be closed.