Having a child with special needs may be a challenge. However, it may be even more challenging to find the perfect school for them. Many children with special needs attend private schools for a variety of reasons. Let’s take a look at a few. First, private schools have smaller class sizes. That doesn’t matter if it’s a private elementary…
Sports, small classes, and teacher focus are all things that private schools are known for. Their students excel in different activities and subjects and are able to get into the top schools in the country. While these things are important for children to be involved in, the arts are also a great thing to get your child into. Unfortunately,…
A 2008 Harvard Family Research Project revealed that encouraging children to engage in after-school activities could significantly improve their development, offering benefits that range from physical to educational, psychological, and social in nature. While many public schools are cutting funding to extracurricular programs, private schools like Conchita Espinosa Academy understand that learning doesn’t stop at 3 p.m. simply because…
One of the antiquated images of private schools is the separation of sexes: “The Manners School For Girls”, “The Academy For Boys”, right? The vast majority of modern-day private schools are in fact coeducational. As of the 2011-12 school year, only 2% of private schools were all-girls enrollment and another 2% enrolled solely boys. While there is something to…
Anxiety is something that millions of people all over the world struggle with on a daily basis. We’re constantly hearing about the millions of teens and adults who are struggling to cope. But, what about the kids? Kids also struggle with anxiety, and sometimes it can be related to going to school. If your child is dealing with this…
There are so many reasons why private schools are better for your elementary school age child than public schools, and there are so many reasons as to why you may want your child to attend private school. However, there is a chance that many of your child’s friends may be sent to public school, and they might want to…
When it comes to figuring out where you want to teach, aspiring teachers have two options. They can either choose to teach in a private school or a public school. Many people prefer one over the other, but so many teachers lean towards working in a private education school over the latter. So why do so many teachers prefer…
Almost everyone can agree that an education is one of the most important gifts that we can give our children. Every stage — from preschool and onwards — is instrumental in shaping the adult they’ll become. Many parents opt for a private school education all the way through, while others may start their child at a private middle school…
Looking at some of your local private schools might be intimidating, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. It’s common knowledge that the private school curriculum is designed to help your child succeed and forge a path of excellence in their education, but is there a best place to begin? If you’re serious about having your child attend…
When you think about private schools, a lot of preconceived notions likely come to mind. Private schools are common in the U.S., with some 33,619 institutions ranging from private elementary schools to high schools. And because they’re so common, there are a lot of myths that perpetuate the industry. These myths might make you second guess private schooling as…
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