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Are Private Schools Able To Hire (And Retain) The Best Teachers?

There's no doubt about it: good people make a good school. In the case of private schools, teachers and faculty are the backbones of an institution; and research shows that private schools are much more likely to find (and hold onto) the best hires the education sector has to offer. First and foremost: private schools are at liberty to hire the right teacher for the job, regardless of state-mandated testing ...

School Lunches That You Would Love To Have At Work

You know the old saying "you are what you eat"; it couldn't be any more true than with students whose bodies are growing as quickly as their minds are expanding. One of the many benefits enjoyed by a private institution is the freedom to select a lunch program that makes sense for its student body. Free To Choose Since private schools are not bound by such things as a school ...

5 Scenarios When Choosing Private School Over Public School Makes Sense

The decision to private school your child can seem like a daunting one and is certainly not one to take lightly. You need to consider many facets of your situation as you make this big choice not just for yourself, but for your entire family. With that in mind, there are definitely certain scenarios in which private school will always be a preferable option to public school; here are five ...

School Uniforms: History, Tradition & Benefits

Here at Cedar Hill Prep School, school uniforms are an integral part of your child's school experience. But did you know that school uniforms have a long history and a multitude of benefits? The History of School Uniforms We believe that school uniforms are an important backbone for an educational community that values its students, above all else. But did you know that the tradition of school uniforms also reaches ...

10 Tips How You Can Help Your Child Prepare For SSAT

Looking for ways to Prepare For SSAT? The Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) assesses proficiency in both Language Arts and Math. It is used by many private schools across the country as an admission factor for middle school and high school. Naturally, helping your child score well is something you're invested in, but if you’re new to the scene, you may not know quite how to go about it. Read ...