Category Private Schools
Private schools are known for providing high-quality education and personalized learning experiences. However, tuition management can be complex and challenging for school administrators and parents. Many private schools use tuition management systems to streamline this process and give parents a… Continue Reading →
The Waldorf approach to education began in the early 1900s with the work of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner. Steiner believed that children should be taught in a way that addressed their individual needs and abilities and that education should aim… Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard of a Waldorf school? How are Waldorf schools different from Montessori schools? Montessori schools tend to be more popular, but both approaches to education have a lot to offer. Let’s dive into what exactly consists of… Continue Reading →
The increase in private school enrollment has been a trend occurring for the past several years. There are a number of factors that have contributed to this trend, including the rising cost of public education, the perceived decline in the… Continue Reading →
Making the shift from public to private school can be challenging for any student. But it can be especially difficult for those who have spent their entire academic career in a public school setting. If you’re an educator at a… Continue Reading →
Starting a private school is a big decision. It’s a lot of work, but it can be extremely rewarding professionally and personally. Private schools offer families an educational alternative to public schools, and they provide educators with the opportunity to… Continue Reading →
There are three fundamental marketing challenges facing small and private schools today – Marketing to prospective parents who are their true customers Increasing enrollment Engaging new and existing parents using modern communication solutions And most importantly, doing all of the… Continue Reading →
Students at Mililani Middle School (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The research in this report, published by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, seems to point toward a definitive yes. Researchers from psychologists to education specialists have all shown support for… Continue Reading →
Schoolbus Heaven (Photo credit: Kevin Labianco) Here’s a great article that covers some of the highlights from the MetLife Survey of the American Teacher that came out earlier in the year. Here’s my take: The article says that parental engagement… Continue Reading →
Dice five (Photo credit: @Doug88888) We often talk about Parental Engagement on this blog: about how to increase it, why it’s important, and what it means for our children. It’s all too easy to get caught up in the discussions… Continue Reading →
Facebook (Photo credit: stoneysteiner) We’ve already touched upon the idea of schools using social media to communicate in some of our other posts. Recently, however, we heard that some schools and school districts have been using Facebook and/or Twitter to… Continue Reading →
Though we might not have to worry about flying car pileups, hooligans on hovercrafts, or robot rebellions anytime soon, the world around us is always changing. This is especially true with regard to the education world. A new generation of… Continue Reading →
As a parent, life in general has gotten very busy compared to how things were 10-20 years ago. It’s harder to stay on top of things and yet be involved in our children’s education to the level we should be… Continue Reading →