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The Best Questions to Ask on a School Tour
The Best Questions to Ask on a School Tour

If you are considering enrolling your child at a new school, you need to consider some questions before you even visit the school. If, in fact, the school ends up on your short list, be sure to review the questions to keep in mind as you meet with classroom teachers, principals, and counselors.

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School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadschool tours, questions to ask on school tours, jatp, jato atlanta, atlanta schools, atlanta private schools, private school review, private school tuition, private school interview, private school placement, Private schools
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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Understanding School Rankings - Sarah Smith vs. High Point Elementary Schools
School PlacementRebekka Whiteheadschool rankings, school tours, school selection, school admissions, school applications, school search, atlanta schools, aps schools, APS, neighborhood schools, Buckhead schools, Dunwoody schools, Sandy Springs schools, Brookhaven schools, Elementary schools, best Atlanta schools, best schools in atlanta, best schools in Fulton county, best schools in Dekalb county, best schools in Georgia, best schools in Atlanta, choosing the best school, APS school rankings, understanding school rankings, What to look for in school rankings
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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