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Starting a Private School

Thinking of starting a school? Want to shape the policies and curriculum of your own school? Starting a school from scratch is not for the faint-hearted. There are many challenges and pitfalls. We explore beginning not for profit and proprietary schools.
Where Girls Come First
by Ilana Debare 9781585422890 "A history of the phenomenon of girls' school in America is accompanied by the author's personal account of building a school that celebrates the benefits of single-sex education, an insightful overview of the modern-day debate over single-sex education, profiles of girls' school across the country, and interviews with alumnae about their experiences."
Starting a School
You'll be inspired by Brockton Prep's story. Imagine deciding to start a school and getting it done in less than a year. Why did they do it? Because they wanted the best education for their children delivered in the most efficient manner.
Designing Tomorrow’s Sustainable Education
John Friedrick on starting a private school from scratch.
Famous People Who Attended Private School
Jane Fonda, Tommy Lee Jones, Chelsea Clinton and many more people in the public eye attended private schools in the U.S. and abroad.
A School Is Born In Vancouver
You'll be inspired by Brockton Prep's story. Imagine deciding to start a school and getting it done in less than a year. Why did they do it? Because they wanted the best education for their children delivered in the most efficient manner.
How to Start a Private School
Starting a not for profit private school is a process, a lengthy process. Fortunately for you there's absolutely no need to re-invent the wheel.
Public Charter Schools Program
The Federal Government invites applications for grants to establish new public charter schools.
Starting A Nonprofit Organization and Nonprofit Law: Internet Sites
The University of Wisconsin's excellent resource. A good launching point.
State Regulation of Private Schools
"State Regulation of Private Schools provides a brief description, by state, of the legal requirements that apply to private schools. In addition, each state entry includes statistics on private schools by type in the state."
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