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"Feels like college." The application process for private high schools can be nerve-wracking and there are bound to be some disappointments as admission decisions are announced. How can students (and their parents) manage this gracefully?
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You might think you are giving your child a head start in tech, or maybe you just need to survive your busy day. Everybody loves Ms. Rachel on Youtube/Netflix, right? But a new study shows that handing your young child a screen to occupy them is likely damaging their chances for academic success by the time they are 9 years old
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While it might bring about visions of cows, pastures, and little red schoolhouses, the term Country Day School actually refers to a progressive education movement in the early 1900s. Here are 6 distinctive features that make Country Day Schools interesting for today's parents.
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One of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right educational path for your child. Here are the key differences between public and private, along with 10 reasons why private school might be the best choice for you.