The New Yorker, the New York publication least likely to publish articles about city private schools, this week features a shocking and enthralling story: The Master by Marc Fisher. Fisher, a Horace Mann alumnus, describes in detail the psychological and sexual manipulation practiced for years by an influential and brilliant English teacher, Robert Berman, upon his vulnerable … Continue reading Another Article about Horace Mann’s History of Rampant Sex Abuse, This Time in the New Yorker
Is the Sex Abuse Scandal Stopping People From Applying to Horace Mann?
It's interesting that families I work with are as interested in Horace Mann as ever. For many people, the Riverdale private school's reputation for top-tier academics trumps all other concerns. Given that Horace Mann recently announced that all teachers will be subject to background checks and staff training, it may now be the safest place … Continue reading Is the Sex Abuse Scandal Stopping People From Applying to Horace Mann?