SPA's mission, oft repeated on MPR ads, is "Shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world."
As in, only kids whose parents can afford $40k/year get to change the world.
"Shaping" includes censoring the student newspaper & allowing students to harass classmates.
Dan Marshall
This account of the monthslong dispute is based on dozens of letters, emails and school communications obtained by the Star Tribune, as well as interviews with 11 parents and students. All spoke on condition of anonymity out of concern for their family’s privacy and fear of retaliation.
Parents revolted after the private school added a contract provision that would dismiss students if they or their families criticize the school. It later expelled a student after his father organized a petition against the school’s leader.
