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Saving time and money choosing a private school
Ten years ago choosing a private school was at a crossroads. Back then you had the traditional ways of finding schools and finding out more about them. You asked around. You contacted schools you knew about. You bought a directory of private schools, if indeed …
Visiting schools: Open house, shadow, overnight or tour?
As I have mentioned several times in other articles about choosing and evaluating private schools, you really must set foot on the campus. Those professionally produced videos on the schools' web sites are great. The students' YouTube videos reveal a bit of what life is …
Stiff competition, help and hope for applying to private primary schools
Navigating the private school admission process jungle can be quite tricky, especially if you’re somewhat of a neophyte. Pay attention to details. In some cases, parents must put in a great deal of to achieve right of entry to your desired school. Many schools integrate …
Eradicating bullying: Parents, teachers and positive reinforcement preparation
Most kids will experience some form of teasing from fellow classmates, which, unfortunately, is just part of growing up. Teasing becomes bullying, however, when it's cognizant, repetitive, disrespectful, used with a malicious intent and in some cases when an imbalance of power is present. Children …
Tips for a successful and smooth school day
You barely have time to take a sip of your coffee as you rush out the door with your children in tow. As you toss granola bars back to your breakfast deprived kids, you do a mental checklist to be sure you didn’t forget lunch …
Private schools accelerate academics
According to the Private School Review (www.privateschoolreview.com), a major advantage of private education is that students are challenged to meet a higher academic standard as they prepare to enroll in the nation’s top universities. In recent years, opportunities for post-high school growth have extended beyond …
What all parents should ask before sending their children to a private school
As you begin to look around for the perfect private school for your child, attend open houses to learn about a school and get to know the staff. “An open house should explain what the school has to offer that is unique,” said Loring Strudwick, …
3 tips to improve standardized test scores
Though some professional educators debate the use of standardized tests, students of all ages can expect such tests to continue to play a role in their education. Beyond professional tutoring, students can take several steps to improve their scores. 1) Maintain healthy sleep patterns. Healthy …
What to look for in a tutor
Parents of children who are having difficulties grasping school lessons routinely turn to tutors to provide the added measure of instruction some students need to succeed. When selecting a tutor, parents should ask questions and keep important things in mind. Tutors provide a much-needed service …
Students: Careless social networking can impact school acceptance, safety
In today’s plugged in society, the world is literally at your child’s fingertips. As the Internet continues to become an integral part of education, many private school administrators and parents are growing mindful of the risks facing Web-savvy students. Creating an online profile Social networking …
Going back to school for grownups
After six years in the working world, I’m back at school. I’m a graduate student at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Evanston, and let me tell you — getting back in the education swing is more than swapping your summer break …
Area private schools help seniors avoid the slump
You’ve applied, you’ve been accepted, and now it’s smooth sailing until graduation. Or should it be? While the last part of a student’s senior year of high school can be rife with dances, field days, senior trips and parties, his or her academic performance can’t …
High school sophomore’s GreenShields invention supported by Northwestern University
For as long as he can remember, Jonny Cohen wanted to be an inventor. His mom, Jakee, discovered her son’s talent when he was a toddler. “He loved taking things apart, and that has never stopped,” she said. Cohen recalled when his mom brought a …
Simon says
Amy Simon’s business, College Illuminated, assists students during the college application process up through acceptance. Here, Simon shares some of her tips for staying organized and successful once students hit the campus. Brush up on writing skills. “Writing is a core skill no matter what …
Types of religious-based private schools
The Chicagoland area has a rich diversity of private schools rooted in religious traditions. Below is an abbreviated list of those associated with the Council for American Private Education. • Association of Christian Teachers and Schools: Association of Christian Teachers and Schools strives to enlist …