Public schools in America are pretty standardized nowadays, so much so that we sometimes don’t even know everything that goes into the public school system. There are two main forms of education in the required public school system in America. These are identified primarily and most commonly as primary education and secondary education. High school…
Uniforms are gaining popularity and are entering the public school space. It is easy to assume that all private schools wear uniforms, but do they? In 2011-2012 the percentage of private schools that required uniforms for both elementary school and secondary school was 56.9%. Uniforms are more popular in elementary schools, and they are favored…
Kindergarten is long-awaited for some parents, and others need their kids to stay home longer for various reasons whether it be health-related or emotionally related. Not all states require kindergarten attendance, but many children benefit from attending. Kindergarten provides children the opportunity to learn to socialize and interact with others, and to follow rules and…
As a parent, we all want our children to find success and to achieve great things. But we also want them to grow up in a way that they can have fun and be happy. How do we find that balance between encouraging our kids to find success and allowing them to have fun? Elementary-age…
Getting a report card back can be a stressful experience. Even more stressful can be getting a report card back and not knowing what everything means! Is there a good way to find out what each letter means on a report card? On a report card, “E” can stand for exceeding, expanding or failing. Schools…
Parents play a huge role in their child’s reading development. Children who have parents who conscientiously encourage language skills by reading and speaking to their children have higher literacy levels and more academic success. Being aware of important reading milestones is the first step in making sure your child is on track. Age Motor Development…
For students of all ages, field trips provide a relaxing yet educational break from the mundane and the tedious. Homeschoolers, as well as public schoolers, benefit greatly from a fun little excursion every once in a while. The question is, what kind of field trips are out there for Homeschooled kids to do? The nice…
Many people may wonder what will happen if they don’t pay their school fees. Some think that it is not a big deal, others feel like they are getting charged too much. So what exactly can happen if you don’t pay the fees from a public school? By not paying school fees, the school may…
Many parents have a few children between the ages of an average kindergarten and high school senior. When these children are enrolled in public school, it is often assumed that parents don’t have to worry about extra charges, since public school is supposed to be free. However, this is not really the case; there is…
When choosing between public schools and private schools, the class size makes a huge difference. It affects the whole experience of going to school. The average class size is smaller in private schools than in public schools. The size of the classroom affects the students and their learning experience, the teachers, and how they teach,…