Lately it seems as though every news segment or article discussing American education is concerned with one of two things: the ever-increasing dependence on standardized testing and test scores, or the push for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) initiatives in primary and secondary schools. For the other subjects and programs, especially art programs, we usually only hear about those after they’ve been cut thanks to a shrinking budget. And ...

Going to an open house is a great way for any potential private school parent to learn more about a specific school, including the programs that it offers and the curriculums that it follows. When preparing for an open house, most parents know that asking the right questions can go a long way. That's why we've put together a list of Questions to ask at a Private School Open House ...

For as long as there have been children, there has been play. Considered one the most important elements of childhood, play has been subject to some significant changes over the years – especially during the latter half of the 20th century. With the birth of television in the 1950's, came the commercialization of play and imagination. Now, over 60 years later, researchers and sociologists continue to highlight the ways in ...

Parent-Teacher communication is an important ingredient in the recipe for a child's long-term academic success. Communicate Often A school's annual or bi-annual Parent-Teacher conferences don't have to be the only instances of parent-teacher communication over the course of the school year. One of the best ways for parents to improve their relationships with their children's teachers (and by extension their understanding of how their children are faring in school) is ...

As parents, our child's achievement is always a primary focus. We want them to be happy, do well and ultimately pick a profession that will fulfill them as well as allow them financial freedom. We know the choices we make by selecting our child's school will have great impact on their further education. Did you know that approximately 95% of graduates from non-parochial private high schools continue on to a ...