Links to over 30,000 private schools in the U.S. and Canada. Help with finding a school.http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles.php http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/168 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/168 Employment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:27:52 -0600 Staying positive while being unemployed is never easy. But it is a critical part of the process. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/167 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/167 Employment Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:04:22 -0600 You must not fudge the facts on your private school employment application. Tell the truth. Put a positive spin on any potentially negative areas. More here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/166 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/166 Employment Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:43:56 -0500 Social media such as Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs and Facebook offer special opportunities for the private school job-seeker. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/165 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/165 Employment Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:23:05 -0500 Matching your qualifications with what the school is looking for is one of the most important parts of the job process. Get it wrong and you might miss getting an interview. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/164 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/164 Employment Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:13:56 -0500 This guide is designed to provide teachers and administrators seeking employment in private schools a road map for the job search process. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/163 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/163 Employment Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:10:14 -0500 It's a tough job market out there. Observe these Dos and Don'ts to keep yourself ahead of the competition. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/162 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/162 Choosing a School Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:37:45 -0500 Ranking private schools is almost impossible because it is so difficult to gather the data needed to compare statistics. If we did rank schools, this is how to do it. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/161 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/161 Employment Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:17:42 -0500 First impressions are lasting impressions. What you wear at an interview for a teaching job is important. Almost as important as your qualifications and credentials. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/159 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/159 Schools Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:59:23 -0500 What is a lab school? It's a K-12 school or school with some variation of those grades which is operated by a university or college. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/154 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/154 Teaching Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:45:52 -0500 21st century schools need 21st century teachers. Are you a 21st century teacher? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/153 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/153 Teaching Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:24:30 -0500 Future and current employers can find out all sorts of things about you these days. Make sure that you don't leave behind any damning electronic evidence. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/152 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/152 Choosing a School Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:31:15 -0500 You would think it would be easier to get your child into an elementary or primary school than into a prep school. But in fact it is almost as complicated. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/151 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/151 Schools Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:36:29 -0500 Two television series about private schools have received a certain amount of buzz recently. Gossip Girl airs on CW. NYC Prep is on Bravo. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/150 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/150 Employment Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:19:37 -0500 Submit your employment application the way a Swiss watch craftsman builds a watch. With precision and accuracy. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/148 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/148 School Life Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:18:04 -0500 These titles have been recommended by other educators. Add these to your vacation reading. Enjoy. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/147 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/147 Paying For It Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:08:56 -0500 Financial aid can be complicated, even confusing, for most of us. But don't be intimidated by financial aid. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/146 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/146 Choosing a School Sun, 31 May 2009 16:44:58 -0500 It is a heart-stopping moment for any parent when you realize that your child needs much more help than you can give him at home and at his current school. Perhaps a therapeutic school is the answer. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/145 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/145 Schools Tue, 12 May 2009 20:51:48 -0500 A semester school allows you to experience new surroundings, new environments, different ways of life and much more. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/144 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/144 Admissions Sun, 10 May 2009 08:12:58 -0500 Getting your child into a competitive school is a tough assignment. Before you tear your hair out worrying about all the details, there is a simple solution. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/143 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/143 Employment Sun, 03 May 2009 07:42:15 -0500 With the job market looking bleak, teaching is an option many recent college graduates are considering. Teaching overseas has all kinds of attractive features. We look at private school teaching jobs and explain what is involved in finding one, applying and more. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/142 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/142 Employment Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:02:10 -0500 Finding a private school job takes time. Lots of time. This time line will focus your efforts on what has to be done and when it ideally should be done. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/141 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/141 Admissions Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:11:58 -0500 Starting the admissions process and getting into a private school in late spring and early summer is a challenge. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/140 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/140 Paying For It Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:42:29 -0500 The fallout of the economic and financial meltdown of 2009 is far reaching. Private schools have not escaped the consequences either. But that may be a good thing for you. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/139 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/139 Admissions Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:44:47 -0500 The desired result of taking the admissions test, visiting schools and submitting all that paperwork is to receive an acceptance letter. Here's how to handle this part of the admissions process. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/138 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/138 Paying For It Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:18:09 -0500 Many parents are finding themselves short on funds to pay for private school tuition. What to do? Here are some answers. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/137 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/137 Schools Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:23:04 -0600 Progressive schools have been around since the early 1900's. Some educators think that progressives are rebels against traditional rote learning. The progressive educators like to think of themselves as reformers. The truth is somewhere in the middle. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/135 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/135 Admissions Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:10:25 -0600 Teacher recommendations and transcripts are an important part of the applications process. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/134 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/134 Employment Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:39:27 -0600 When you apply for a position at a private school, you need to use a slightly different approach than you would use if you were applying for a sales job somewhere. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/133 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/133 Admissions Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:40:21 -0600 Part of most school's admissions package is something called the Parent's Statement. We take a look at this document and offer advice on how to complete it. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/132 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/132 Schools Sun, 11 Jan 2009 11:10:10 -0600 These Roman Catholic boarding schools offer good value, great educations and a faith-based community experience. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/131 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/131 Schools Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:59:07 -0600 There are but a few free private schools in the United States. Most of them were founded by visionary businessmen who believed that children from working class and poor families should have the same educational advantages as children from families with money. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/130 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/130 FAQ's Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:30:52 -0600 If you know the answers to all these questions, you probably teach or work in a private school. Be that as it may, these questions contain links with the answers. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/129 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/129 Schools Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:24:58 -0600 Of the approximately 8,000 Montessori schools in the U.S. only 1,100 schools are members of the American Montessori Society. Does this matter? What else should you look for to determine if a Montessori school is the real thing? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/127 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/127 School Life Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:18:00 -0600 Young people take personal technology devices for granted. We parents and teachers must make them aware of how such devices are used in the real world. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/126 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/126 Schools Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:49:13 -0600 What are the five things critics like the least about private schools? Start with the fact that everybody who goes to private school is rich. Or are they? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/125 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/125 Employment Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:42:05 -0600 Do five simple things when applying for a private school teaching position and you will be successful. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/124 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/124 Paying For It Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:03:08 -0600 Private school tuition seems to go nowhere but up. We look at some of the reasons why and offer the opinion that a private school education is still good value. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/123 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/123 Schools Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:28:27 -0600 Private schools have their own jargon just like any activity or affinity group has. Here are some of the more common terms you are likely to encounter as you explore private schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/122 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/122 Running a School Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:00:44 -0500 Developing a strategic plan is an exercise your school will probably undergo once a decade or so. Read what an expert has to say on the subject. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/121 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/121 Choosing a School Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:39:25 -0500 Dealing with the reality that your child has a learning difference can be a defining moment for many parents. So much is at stake. Special needs schools offer programs and highly trained faculty. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/120 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/120 Running a School Tue, 16 Sep 2008 06:10:34 -0500 Does your school avoid politics? You might want to make sure it does if you are set up as a non-profit corporation. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/119 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/119 Running a School Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:16:41 -0500 Hiring a headmaster is one of a board of trustee's most important jobs. Here's how one search firm handles the hiring process. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/118 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/118 Running a School Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:37:31 -0500 Part of a trustee's job is to ensure that sound business practices are in place. Employee fraud occurs all the time. Here's how to prevent it. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/117 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/117 Running a School Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:48:42 -0500 Your community expects the best technology to be in place in your classrooms. Take advantage of the fast moving market which is always coming out with new products at ever lower prices. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/116 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/116 Employment Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:45:43 -0500 Finding a good job requires some market savvy. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/115 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/115 Teaching Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:33:04 -0500 Praxis is part of the teacher licensing process many states require. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/114 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/114 Employment Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:54:45 -0500 You have a lot riding on your job interview. Here are some tips for a successful interview. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/113 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/113 Admissions Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:01:08 -0500 SSAT and ISEE scores are one part of the total picture which most private school admissions staff review. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/112 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/112 Choosing a School Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:23:39 -0500 Use an educational consultant to ask those tough questions you are not comfortable asking. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/111 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/111 School Life Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:52:33 -0500 Athletic programs are an integral part of private school life. They are not optional as they often are in public schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/110 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/110 Admissions Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:49:23 -0500 Admissions tests are supposed to measure accomplishments. But what if your child has serious problems in math or English? What do you do then? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/109 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/109 Paying For It Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:17:49 -0500 Tuition at private schools varies from nothing at a few schools to just under $100,000 for the top tariff charging school. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/107 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/107 Teaching Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:39:52 -0500 The letter grade at one school may or may not be the same as the letter grade scheme at another school. Some answers to the inconsistencies here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/106 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/106 Teaching Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:45:56 -0500 Hundreds of private schools (and for that matter, public schools) outside the United States will be happy to have you as a teacher for a few years. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/105 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/105 School Life Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:04:29 -0500 Teen suicide is the 3rd largest killer of young adults between the ages of 15-24. It can be prevented. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/104 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/104 Admissions Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:06:36 -0500 When you meet with the admissions staff, create a favorable impression by avoiding these five common mistakes. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/103 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/103 Admissions Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:48:15 -0500 It is almost as tough getting your child into a good Manhattan or Bay area primary school as it is getting them into an Ivy League university. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/102 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/102 Admissions Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:53:26 -0500 Distance and finances may preclude your actually visiting schools. But you have some other options. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/101 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/101 Admissions Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:12:06 -0500 Don't leave admissions test preparation to the last minute. Adequate test preparation will give you the confidence to take the test and do as well as you can. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/100 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/100 Schools Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:56:14 -0500 Private schools don't have to teach to the test because they do not accept public funds. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/99 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/99 Running a School Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:18:25 -0500 Keeping in touch with your graduates is not easy these days. You must communicate via snail mail, web portals and social networks. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/98 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/98 Teaching Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:30:23 -0500 Cellphones are leading the wave of the future. Convergence is here. It is changing the way students learn and how teachers teach. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/97 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/97 Teaching Tue, 03 Jun 2008 05:53:59 -0500 Several prep schools have pushed the envelope of diversity by allowing committed same sex couples to live on campus in school housing. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/96 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/96 Choosing a School Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:51:21 -0500 Here's a recap of the steps you need to follow to find the right school for your child. Work through the process in sequence from beginning to end. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/95 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/95 School Life Fri, 30 May 2008 06:03:18 -0500 Some schools require you to purchase a laptop as part of their book fee. Others let you bring your own computer. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/94 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/94 School Life Wed, 28 May 2008 05:59:12 -0500 If your child is caught smoking pot or drinking on her private school campus, the consequences will be severe. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/93 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/93 Running a School Sun, 25 May 2008 15:09:01 -0500 What are the advantages and/or disadvantages of a for profit versus a not for profit school? Is one kind of school better than the other? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/92 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/92 Admissions Sun, 25 May 2008 07:58:53 -0500 In addition to complying with all the admissions requirements, international students must also obtain a student visa. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/91 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/91 Running a School Thu, 22 May 2008 06:46:11 -0500 A safe school does not happen. A safe school is the result of a concerted effort on the part of your school community to have a safe school. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/90 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/90 Running a School Sun, 18 May 2008 11:32:56 -0500 Douglas Halladay is experienced in starting schools. He offers tips and advice for those of you thinking about starting a private school. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/89 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/89 Admissions Sun, 11 May 2008 12:14:57 -0500 At some point in the admissions' process, you are going to have to write an essay otherwise known as The Writing Sample. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/88 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/88 Admissions Sun, 11 May 2008 08:52:52 -0500 SSAT test scores can be mysterious to most parents. What do they mean? How does the admissions staff use them? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/87 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/87 Employment Sun, 11 May 2008 07:07:19 -0500 The non-unionized private school teacher has to create her own ways of staying connected. Staying connected keeps you informed and gives you a sense of solidarity. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/86 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/86 Teaching Sat, 10 May 2008 05:42:38 -0500 Students sitting in rows of desks listening to a teacher lecture? You are not likely to find this scenario in a school which uses Harkness Tables. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/85 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/85 Teaching Fri, 09 May 2008 06:54:02 -0500 Musicians are passionate about their instruments. They also are sometimes not as tolerant as they should be towards other instruments and instrumentalists. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/84 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/84 Teaching Fri, 09 May 2008 06:27:28 -0500 Politics and civics are hard to understand. Students often confuse their facts. Malapropisms and misunderstandings abound, to the amusement and frustration of every teacher. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/83 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/83 Choosing a School Wed, 07 May 2008 20:24:50 -0500 Sports are important in private schools. But they are also balanced properly by the emphasis on solid academics. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/82 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/82 Running a School Wed, 07 May 2008 06:21:10 -0500 Strategic planning is a disciplined effort to produce fundamental decisions and actions that shape and guide what an organization is, what it does, and why it does it, with a focus on the future. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/81 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/81 Employment Mon, 05 May 2008 20:08:59 -0500 Can non-U.S. teachers get employment in American private schools? The answer is "No" in 99.9% of cases. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/80 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/80 Schools Mon, 05 May 2008 07:04:40 -0500 Classical Christian schools combine strict adherence to Christian beliefs with classical principles of education. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/79 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/79 Facts Sat, 03 May 2008 08:40:53 -0500 There are a lot of misconceptions about private schools. This is probably because private schools are indeed private. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/78 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/78 Paying For It Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:19:22 -0500 Borrowing money to pay for your child's private school is one of several options you have. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/77 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/77 Choosing a School Sat, 26 Apr 2008 09:53:15 -0500 Use this checklist to help you compare schools on your short list. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/76 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/76 Choosing a School Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:13:39 -0500 Many parents agonize over sending their child to boarding school or keeping them at home and sending them to day school. A look at the pros and cons here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/75 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/75 Admissions Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:23:23 -0500 Finding a school which will accept your child after the normal admissions deadline has passed is not easy. But it can be done. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/74 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/74 Choosing a School Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:27:55 -0500 It depends on your requirements. But in the end only one thing matters most anyway. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/73 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/73 Teaching Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:27:19 -0500 Friedrich Froebel, Maria Montessori and Rudolf Steiner were trail blazers in early education. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/72 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/72 School Life Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:21:11 -0500 Discipline in private schools generally begins with a code of conduct. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/71 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/71 Employment Sun, 20 Apr 2008 07:51:39 -0500 Each state sets its own teacher certification requirements. While many private schools do not require you to be certified, it is in your best interests to obtain certification. This article includes contact information for state education offices so you can begin the process. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/70 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/70 Schools Sun, 13 Apr 2008 10:53:35 -0500 The Seattle area is home to many fine private schools as well as to Microsoft and Boeing. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/69 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/69 Schools Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:54:08 -0500 The metropolitan Boston area offers a wide range of academic and cultural activities. Just as impressive is the area's selection of private schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/68 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/68 Schools Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:35:34 -0500 Litchfield County, Connecticut, is home to a couple of dozen excellent schools catering to just about every need. The setting about 90 miles north of New York City is convenient to one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/67 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/67 Paying For It Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:44:01 -0500 Scholarships for private school students are few and far between. Most are local in nature. Here are links to organizations offering funding. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/66 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/66 Admissions Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:42:50 -0500 Being waitlisted is not the end of the world. More here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/65 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/65 Schools Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:52:08 -0500 Many famous children have attended private schools. Here is a sampling of schools and the famous folk who graced their hallowed halls. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/64 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/64 Teaching Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:41:37 -0500 Never underestimate the influence you have on your students. You may not think that you are getting through, but you are! This little bit of fiction shows the influence teachers had on some famous people. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/63 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/63 School Life Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:44:07 -0500 Decades ago private schools could have been accused of being elitist. You had to have money to attend. The student populations were fairly homogeneous. Fortunately that has changed. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/62 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/62 Schools Sun, 06 Apr 2008 07:47:49 -0500 Do you think your son has a learning disability? Not sure what to do? A special needs school might be the way to go. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/61 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/61 Schools Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:01:01 -0500 Sometimes a regular school is not the right fit for a child. Perhaps she needs an alternative school. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/60 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/60 Choosing a School Sat, 05 Apr 2008 07:03:00 -0500 Private schools use technology to support and enhance their academic programs. Most of them have been doing this since the early 1990's. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/59 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/59 Schools Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:12:17 -0500 Are charter schools private schools? What do vouchers have to do with private schools? Some answers here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/58 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/58 Teaching Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:52:30 -0500 Many people have successful careers only to realize that something is missing. Teaching can satisfy that missing 'something'. Explore the possibilities of becoming a teacher in your 30's, 40's and even your 50's. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/57 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/57 School Life Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:39:19 -0500 Several private schools offer a whole academic year abroad. Still others offer a summer abroad. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/56 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/56 Paying For It Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:13:44 -0500 A brief look at fees and financial aid for overseas students. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/55 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/55 Admissions Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:35:59 -0500 You thought everything was set. The test scores were excellent. She had glowing teacher recommendations. The visit and the interview went well. But the school didn't accept your child. What do you do now? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/54 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/54 Teaching Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:16:28 -0500 How do you become a private school teacher? We look at internships, licensing and more. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/53 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/53 News Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:11:01 -0500 You have questions about private schools. We have answers. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/52 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/52 Schools Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:02:28 -0500 Military schools offer structure and discipline as well as a top-notch education. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/51 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/51 School Life Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:20:22 -0500 What's private school really like? Find out from people who have been there. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/50 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/50 School Life Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:56:15 -0500 Graduation is always a warm, happy occasion. Mark this important milestone with a memorable gift. Here are some suggestions. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/49 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/49 Admissions Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:05:01 -0500 You will encounter COOP, HSPT and TACHS if you are applying to some Roman Catholic high schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/48 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/48 Schools Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:08:09 -0500 The oldest American private school is Collegiate School in Manhattan founded in 1628. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/47 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/47 Schools Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:50:35 -0500 Schools for the artistically gifted child are in short supply. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/46 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/46 Schools Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:25:18 -0500 Waldorf schools offer a well thought out approach to K-12 education. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/45 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/45 Schools Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:56:58 -0500 Montessori schools are popular world-wide with parents of children in the primary grades. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/44 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/44 Schools Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:18:09 -0500 Sending your children to an international school might make sense if you plan on being in the U.S. only for a few years. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/43 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/43 School Life Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:40:49 -0600 While it is not a long list, movies set in private schools include several classics such as the Harry Potter series and Dead Poets Society. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/42 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/42 Choosing a School Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:09:09 -0600 If you had to choose when to send your child to private school, would you send her to private school for the primary grades or high school? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/41 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/41 Schools Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:54:20 -0600 Got an aspiring hockey player in your family? Many American private schools enjoy a great reputation for excellent hockey teams as well as superb academics. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/40 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/40 Schools Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:34:36 -0600 Religion is important to you. You want your children to be educated in a school where your religion matters. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/39 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/39 Choosing a School Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:03:05 -0600 Private schools offer individualized attention to their students because their class sizes are generally small. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/38 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/38 Schools Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:50:46 -0600 Do you prefer to peruse a book rather than going online to find private schools? If so, there are some excellent guides to private schools available. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/37 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/37 School Life Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:50:10 -0600 School uniforms are largely found at religious, parochial and military schools. Dress codes have replaced uniforms at most schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/36 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/36 Admissions Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:23:20 -0600 The admissions process can seem confusing, even intimidating. In reality all the admissions staff want to do is to get to know you. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/35 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/35 Schools Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:51:46 -0600 A PG or Post Graduate year offers time to mature and time to perfect a sport or other interests. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/34 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/34 Admissions Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:33:43 -0600 Visiting the schools on your short list is very important. You need to inspect the campus yourself. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/33 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/33 Admissions Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:55:00 -0600 Part of the admissions requirements of almost every private school is the interview. While it sounds as though this is a one sided exercise, you should be interviewing the admissions personnel as well. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/32 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/32 Choosing a School Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:19:06 -0600 Sooner or later you ought to consider a single sex school as opposed to a traditional coeducational school. Why? For several reasons. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/31 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/31 Admissions Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:43:31 -0600 Most private schools use standardized tests as part of their admissions process. The SSAT and ISEE are the common tests you will encounter at independent schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/30 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/30 Employment Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:53:28 -0600 What do teachers make? Teachers' salaries vary from state to state, indeed, from school to school. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/29 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/29 FAQ's Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:44:51 -0600 What is IB? IB or International Baccalaureate is a curriculum offered by the International Baccalaureate organization based in Switzerland. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/28 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/28 Paying For It Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:39:46 -0600 What happens if my child suddenly takes sick before the end of the school year? What if he is expelled? Answers here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/27 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/27 Choosing a School Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:36:30 -0600 Why pay $30,000, $40,000 or more for something which public education gives you for free? Here are five reasons why you would do so. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/26 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/26 Paying For It Sat, 26 Jan 2008 07:51:10 -0600 Harvard, Yale and Dartmouth set the pace. Now several top private schools are offering free or greatly reduced tuition for children from families making less than $75,000. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/25 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/25 News Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:57:12 -0600 Education blogs, podcasts and sites worth a read and a listen. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/24 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/24 Schools Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:27:36 -0600 A list of directories of private and independent schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/23 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/23 Schools Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:00:02 -0600 Some states do not have their own private school associations. Schools band together across state lines forming regional associations. These associations have the same purpose as state associations. More here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/22 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/22 Schools Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:50:37 -0600 Do the schools you are researching belong to state independent school associations? If not, find out why not! http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/21 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/21 Schools Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:15:39 -0600 As you research schools, check the national and state associations. Is the school you are considering a member? If not, why not? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/20 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/20 Choosing a School Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:31:51 -0600 How do I know how this school compares with the others I am considering? Has anybody ranked private schools? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/19 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/19 Employment Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:17:00 -0600 You can send in a resume and use an agency, but the very best way to find a private school job is to use your network. You do have a network, don't you? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/18 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/18 Paying For It Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:03:39 -0600 Some people can write a check for a year's tuition and never miss it. The rest of us have to be creative. Here are some options for paying for a private school education. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/17 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/17 Choosing a School Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:56:24 -0600 You must visit schools on your short list. Open houses are an efficient way to do this. More on organizing this task here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/16 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/16 Admissions Fri, 11 Jan 2008 06:39:32 -0600 You can apply online or submit a paper application via snail mail. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/15 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/15 Facts Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:00:27 -0600 Summer sessions offer a chance to experience a private school in a relaxed, less stressful environment. More here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/14 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/14 Schools Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:37:18 -0600 Is a private school the same as an independent school? http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/13 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/13 Schools Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:11:05 -0600 A look at the different names and types of private schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/12 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/12 FAQ's Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:18:54 -0600 AP is short for the Advanced Placement Program offered by the College Board. More here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/11 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/11 Schools Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:47:35 -0600 What curricula do private schools follow? Who accredits private schools? What kind of standards prevail? More here. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/10 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/10 Facts Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:22:01 -0600 If you live outside the United States, choosing an American private school can be a confusing process. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/9 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/9 Running a School Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:42 -0600 State Regulation of Private Schools provides a brief description, by state, of the legal requirements that apply to private schools. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/8 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/8 News Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:42 -0600 Education news from around the country. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/7 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/7 Paying For It Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:42 -0600 Find out which supplies you might need in the school. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/6 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/6 Employment Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:42 -0600 Teaching in a private school is different from teaching in a public school. Find out more here including information on duties, compensation and where to find jobs. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/5 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/5 Choosing a School Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:42 -0600 Find out tips and services for changing schools and moving to new area. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/3 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/3 Admissions Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:42 -0600 Keep track of all aspects of choosing a school as well as the application deadlines. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/2 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/2 Choosing a School Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:42 -0600 How should parents evaluate and choose a private school? Read about some helpful tips regarding this important decision. http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/1 http://www.privateschoolreview.com/articles/1 Choosing a School Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:06:42 -0600 Is private school right for your child? Learn about the things you should consider and the unique benefits of a private school education.