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On the Eighth Day of Christmas
On the Eighth Day of Christmas

…Whitehead Learning Group gave to me a new way to study! Unwrap today’s present to learn how to best prepare your student for his/her private school observation and interview.

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School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadprivate schools, private school admissions, private school interview, School selection, school visits, school admissions, school search, school applications, school emphasis, school placement, school counseling, school selection, high school, Lower School, lower school admissions, lower grades, middle school, upper grades, upper school
Just How Important is Class Size?
Just How Important is Class Size?

One of many factors, class size is a facet to consider when evaluating a school. How much attention do students receive? Are there options for small-group or individualized instruction (this is especially important in lower school)? This week, we will focus on how to review class size within the lens of assessing a school’s efficacy.

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School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadclass size, individualized instruction, small group instruction, student-teacher ratio, teacher-student ratio, admissions, specialist teachers, full time faculty, part time faculty, lower grades, upper grades, greatschools.com, niche.com