Robert's Private Schools Blog

Read Top 5 Qualities of Good Teachers. This is a posting on a student blog. As you begin your search for the right private school for your child, don't lose ... Read More

Boston has always been a center of culture and education. Home of Harvard University and Paul Revere, Boston has undergone a renaissance since the elevated interstate highways were put underground. ... Read More

The redesign of this site allows me to publish two small photos on the lower left. I'd prefer to use this space for school photos. So, here's the deal: send ... Read More

Read Tax Exemptions of Charities Face New Challenges. How does this affect your school? Only the brains trust which is your board will know. Needless to say, you ought to ... Read More

I wish you and all those close to you a safe, peaceful Memorial Day weekend. America stands proud and free because of the devoted service of our gallant young men and ... Read More

When one of your friends says she wants to die, what do you do? She seems to have it all: great academic grades, a top varsity field hockey player, the ... Read More

My branch of the Kennedy clan hails from Scotland. Senator Kennedy's side of the family came from Ireland. Where did the youngest son of the famous political family go to ... Read More

This email raises an interesting question: I am a college counselor in the Atlanta area and am working with a family who has a strong interest in sending their daughter to ... Read More

An unequivocal 'Yes!" is my answer to that question. AP And IB: An Overview explains the differences between these two approaches to college prep curricula. Either one shows a college ... Read More

Most substance abuse starts because the communication between parent and child is minimal or non-existent. You need to spend quality time with your children and discuss tough issues calmly and ... Read More

Salvete! The study of Latin has enjoyed something of a renaissance in secondary schools over the last decade. This pleases me, of course, as I fancy myself something of a classicist. ... Read More

There's a great article in T.H.E. parents and teachers need to read. Fill 'Er Up discusses ways to use iPods, PDA's and cellphones in education. Now we are getting somewhere. ... Read More

Conserving energy, reducing global warming and making wiser use of our finite resources are all things we have to do. Furthermore, we have to teach our students how to live ... Read More

Reprieve for a Struggling Catholic School in Jersey City tells the story of Hudson Catholic High School's last minute reprieve from closing in June. It makes me wonder how many ... Read More

Toronto's Globe and Mail reports the sad story from Selwyn House, a private boys' school in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The building Selwyn House now occupies used to be Westmount Senior ... Read More

Two things caught my eye yesterday. Scholar Search Associates has some excellent articles on private schools and teaching. If you are new to private schools or just curious about them, ... Read More

A parent emailed me yesterday asking about summer programs which offer serious academics. Those programs are available. Most private schools offer summer programs. These can range from a few weeks ... Read More

Why do some schools have uniforms and others do not? Is there any benefit to uniforms and dress codes? Aren't uniforms and dress codes an infringement on individual rights? Read ... Read More

Today's primary states have some fine private schools. Brebeuf Jesuit Prep in Indianapolis and St. Mary's School in Raleigh, for example, typify the selection of schools you will find. Explore ... Read More

The Private School Teacher's Guide gives you an inside look at the many facets of a private school teacher's job. We touch on certification and credentials, finding a job and ... Read More

Some schools are very competitive because they are highly sought after. Their course offerings, their facilities, their faculties, but, most of all, their reputations create a huge demand for places. ... Read More

It is a question which is on the minds of many parents as they look at their options for paying for their child's private school education. Most private schools have ... Read More

I have always felt that we needed to do more to encourage girls to be comfortable with technology. Role models help. But I now think that encouraging girls - and ... Read More