Ex-Alpha School parents privately unhappy but 'scared to speak publicly', says poster
benjaminjriley · x · 2026-09-10
Responding to C. Hendrick's remarks that 'when I visit Alpha schools I see incredible learning,' benjaminjriley says he has spoken to several parents who pulled children out of Alpha School and did not see the same — but they are scared to speak publicly. 'For now.'
The claim contradicts the school's celebrated AI-driven learning model's public image.
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