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8 Practical Tips if You're Changing Schools
8 Practical Tips if You're Changing Schools

Changing schools is the challenge now, but we realize that life yields adjustments again and again and so we want to partner with parents as they help their children and teens navigate the   hurdle before them.  So, we’ve developed a practical guide for children, teens, and parents as they navigate the process of changing schools. 

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When Should We Begin the Independent School Search?
When Should We Begin the Independent School Search?

Perhaps for the first time in years, schools have been the forefront of our conversations. No longer are inquiries relegated to “Where do your kids go to school?,” as now parents are commiserating together about the disparities of their local school experience—virtual learning hiccups, digital platforms, Zoom fatigue, mental health challenges, and more. If anything, this has shed more light on education as an industry but also has challenged parents to take a more active role in their students’ educational experience as they have been ushered into a front row seat into their learning. Which brings us to the whirlwind of heartache this year. We have had more inquiries and interest into an independent school system than ever before. Yet, parents are left with wondering “when and where should we start?”

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3 Tips to Avoid the COVID Slide
3 Tips to Avoid the COVID Slide

A recent Scholastic study of children in 3rd-5th grades also showed that students lost, on average, about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading and 27 percent of their school-year gains in math during summer break. Add COVID and virtual learning to the mix and w're expecting that number to increase. Read on for 3 tips you can implement today to help your student avoid the COVID slump.

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5/22: 100 Ways Atlanta Students Can Volunteer for COVID-19 Relief (AJC)
5/22: 100 Ways Atlanta Students Can Volunteer for COVID-19 Relief (AJC)

The Atlanta Journal Constitution released a story this week with a curated list of 100 vetted local charities where Atlantans can help during the pandemic. Organized by category, we’ve sent our own students to this very list where they’ve been able to identify causes that are dear to them.

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Unveiling the Secrets of Ravenna
Unveiling the Secrets of Ravenna

Ravenna, the shared online portal for private school applications is designed to alleviate the admissions process—for both prospective families and admissions committees. Making it work for you and developing a consistent check-in system is key to staying on top of the application checklist.

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Schools Rankings: Data to Skip
Schools Rankings: Data to Skip

Last week, we covered what data to pay attention to when it comes to school rankings. Today, we want to share a glimpse into the data that frankly, just isn’t worth your time when it comes to school search and exploration.

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