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Teaching Outside the Box

Does your student’s teacher teach outside the box? Everyone wants their child to learn—but the “how” is definitive. Children boxed in a sterile classroom for hours on a day does little for their imagination. And, unless your student’s instructors teach outside the box, countless core curriculum mandates often leave teachers…

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Understanding School Budgets

Have you ever wondered why your school has funds for a new gymnasium floor but not for advanced chemistry lab materials? Or perhaps your school has forgone hiring a new math teacher after one retired, even though the students need one. These funding decisions—and countless others—are determined by your school’s…

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Parental Involvement at PA Private Schools

If you’re one of the many Pennsylvania families newly-attending or considering a private school for your children’s education, you may be wondering how, as a parent, you can get involved. And while there are plenty of ways for parents to get practically involved in their child’s school, the very best…

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Finding the Right College for Your Homeschool Student

Homeschoolers don’t have guidance counselors—but that’s ok Without a traditional guidance counselor to walk you through it, starting a college search as a homeschooler or cyber school student may seem daunting. But remember, embarking on your own college search is just as easy as learning on your own. By doing…

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How to Choose a Private School

Academic rigor. Religious or moral education. Smaller class sizes. Unique extracurriculars. Families choose private schools for a variety of reasons. There are over 3,000 private schools in Pennsylvania, and the options are anything but monolithic. This guide is an overview of the types of private schools available in Pennsylvania and…

Types of Pennsylvania Private Schools

Private schools vary in terms of structure, curriculum, and teaching methods. The Pennsylvania Department of Education provides a database of all registered private schools in the state here. Classical schools Following the educational model of the ancient Greek and Romans, classical schools structure curriculum following the three stages of…

Comparing Private Schools

Your priorities for a private school will depend on what you value most in your child’s educational experience. After deciding what type of private school would best fit the needs of your child (for example, classical or secular), you can narrow down the options by doing your own research. Research…