As the season for school tours approaches, families are getting ready to explore potential educational options for their children. It can be a daunting task, but with the right guidance, it can also be an exciting and informative experience. When visiting a school, there are several important factors to consider, from the facilities and [...]
I’m a public school teacher. I love my job. I love my students. I love my school! And I’m sending my kids to a private school anyway. I know this is going to sound hypocritical, but this is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made - as a parent and as a teacher. [...]
Private schools, while known for their improved education, are also notorious for being expensive. While there's no simple answer to the question of how much is a private school, we can offer some insight into what to expect from each type of private school. Why Are Private Schools Expensive? Private schools are known for [...]
While most parents believe their child is gifted at something, most people don’t know if or how their child can be accepted into a Gifted and Talented (GT) program. Federal criteria for GT programs is somewhat fuzzy, making the issue even more confusing. Let’s take a closer look at the Gifted and Talented program [...]
The things that a child (or teenager) learns at school will stay with them for the rest of their life. So, you want to make sure that your child learns the things that will equip them to deal with all of life's challenges. Plus, you also want to make sure that they learn to [...]
When choosing a school, it's important to consider that the education your child receives will have a long-lasting impact on their life. Before spring break, many students will hear which schools they have been accepted to and will attend in the next school year. With so many options available to students these days, making [...]
When researching schools you may have come across the term "student teacher ratio". There's a number of benefits to having a low student teacher ratio and I want to discuss what these are and why it matters so much. What is Student Teacher Ratio? The student teacher ratio is a measure of the schools total [...]
When considering a new school for your student, the options may seem limitless. The two major categories of schools are public schools and private schools. I want to focus on some of the pros and cons of private school so you can weigh the question: Is private school worth it to you? The Pros [...]
Whether your child is about to enter the fifth grade or the twelfth grade, if you're thinking about sending them to a private school, you need to know a little bit of information about the different types available to students. There are several kinds of private schools. Although each is similar in that they [...]
ADHD students may face a number of unique struggles in the classroom. Not only can they struggle more with boredom, including struggling to focus on tasks that they do not consider compelling, but they may need to take more breaks during the day, spend more time moving, or have the freedom to focus more [...]
