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The Daily Fap: School’s back in session
Spooncraft —
Authority: 131
I have nothing clever or awesome to say here. But let’s just take a moment and remember high-school. Those were some of the most haze filled and debaucherous times of my life, nothing made those 4 years pass by quicker than the unbelievably hot girls that attended my school. Hell we didn’t have a uniform [...]1 day ago -
PRESENTING: The ‘Fourth Graders For Obama’ YouTube Channel
Big Hollywood —
Authority: 814
Here’s a little mid-week scare courtesy of the 4thgraders4obama YouTube Channel. (Don’t waste your time — I searched high and low and no luck finding the 4thgraders4bush YouTube Channel.) Yes, you read that right, an entire portal filled with nearly a dozen videos devoted to nine and ten year-olds ...1 day ago -
NCLB Act and Proficiency Testing
NYC Private Schools Blog —
Authority: 422
Many NYC Private School families report that the substandard level of their locally assigned school’s educational programs are the top reason they chose to pull out and instead send their children to a private school. The No Child Left Behind act has changed much of the way public schools think about standardized ...1 day ago -
Hey Hypocrisy
A Life Less Ordinary —
Authority: 478
Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue. —François, duc de La Rochefoucauld I have never been a fan of school vouchers. My feeling is that taking away money from the public school system does nothing to improve it. I’m not sure that throwing more money at it will, but I’m certain that pulling funds from ...1 day ago -
Private School Endowments Now Scrutinized
NYC Private Schools Blog —
Authority: 422
The difficult economy has brought attention to something that few people seriously consider when choosing a Private School for their child, the School’s Endowment. While school tuitions may seem pricey to many, the actual costs of educating each student is often more than the tuition covers. In addition, schools ...2 days ago -
Families Find Benefits in Boarding Locally
Boarding School Blog - onBoarding Schools —
Authority: 128
Michael Birnbaum of the Washington Post published a piece last Tuesday on Washington, DC families uncovering the benefits boarding school close to home, “ The Locals Live and Learn: Private School Families Say Boarding Makes Sense in Washington Region .” Such arrangements provide the independence and benefits ...2 days ago -
Rushmore
Highly Recommended —
Authority: 124
Rushmore presents a comedic slice of the life of protagonist Max Fischer ( Jason Schwartzman ) as he learns to leave the world of private school behind and stand on his own two feet. At Rushmore, Fischer is the king of the extracurricular activity. Among his many commitments, he is Debate Team Captain, Lacrosse Team ...3 days ago -
Private School Focus on Stephen Gaynor School
NYC Private Schools Blog —
Authority: 422
The Stephen Gaynor School is a non profit Private School located in NYC who’s mission is to provide a unique educational experience for children with learning differences.They provide this education in a nurturing environment where children are helped to reach their academic potential. At Stephen Gaynor the pattern ...3 days ago -
NYC Private School Water Cooler Praise
NYC Private Schools Blog —
Authority: 422
The Private School “Water Cooler” mainly consists of groups of parents that talk about their children and schools. Parks, restaurants, lobbies and elevators, they all serve as impromptu microcosms of NYC educational lifestyles. In one recent water cooler conversation, two mothers were discussing their ...4 days ago -
Tabor Academy’s The Log Blog
Boarding School Blog - onBoarding Schools —
Authority: 128
On recent visit to Tabor Academy ’s campus we were introduced to the school’s daily publishing vehicle The Log Blog . We love the concept. If I were a betting soul, I’d put my money on the notion that The Log Blog represents the future of school publishing. Take many of the routine publishing functions and ...5 days ago -
An Educational Consultant’s Impressions of The Thacher School
Boarding School Blog - onBoarding Schools —
Authority: 128
The Thacher School has to be one of the BEST “Hidden Secret” Boarding Schools nationwide. What is not to like about this wonderful school? It’s in a breathtaking setting. They have their own orchard where we were able to pick up avocados, and a superb geographic location. I thoroughly enjoyed my ...6 days ago -
Private School Library Goes All Digital, with Coffee
NYC Private Schools Blog —
Authority: 422
The Cushing Academy in Massachusetts has the distinction, for good or ill, of becoming to first school to change its library completely over to digital. USAnewstoday.com featured a story on the school who’s library now consists of computers and a lot of loaned out Kindles.Library watchers say it could be the first ...6 days ago -
Friday Morning Open Thread
Mother Talkers —
Authority: 140
Whats up? The Washington Post had a fascinating profile on President Barack Obamas half-brother Mark Okoth Obama Ndesandjo, who is about to publish a fictitious novel based on his -- and their fathers -- life. Also in the Washington Post : Local families now make up the majority of boarders at many private ...6 days ago -
Chandigarh teacher showed kids pornographic sites: Parents
Thaindian News —
Authority: 708
Chandigarh, Nov 5 (IANS) Parents of a child studying in a private school here Thursday filed a complaint with the union territory authorities alleging that a teacher of the school was showing kids pornographic websites. The UT education department has asked the school to respond to the allegations.T.K. Goyal and Meeta ...1 week ago -
Private School Focus on Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
NYC Private Schools Blog —
Authority: 422
The Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School is a NYC Private School highly celebrated for its dedication to its diverse student body and the principals upon which it was founded. It is a Catholic, diocesan, college preparatory school with strong Roman Catholic faith.The goals of the Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School ...1 week ago -
The Skyrocketing Cost of Private School Tuition
Financial Aid Finder - College Financial Aid and Scholarships —
Authority: 116
Did you know that the average family in America earns $50,000 per year? And did you know that spending one year at many of America’s elite private colleges and universities will cost more than that? According to the Chronicle of Higher Education , there are 58 private colleges charging at least $50K for ...1 week ago -
Boarding School Visit, Thoughts and Resources
Boarding School Blog - onBoarding Schools —
Authority: 128
Writing about Matilda Battersby’s article, “ How to get past the spin at school open days ” in The Independent ( Looking Beneath the Gloss of Your Prep School Visit ) jogged my brain circuits into remembering that we’ve written articles covering the school visit, interview and a host of other admission topics ...1 week ago -
How to Prepare Your Child for the School Entrance Test
Homeschool Facts —
Authority: 462
Whether your child is planning to attend high school or a private school, they are likely to have to take an entrance test. ISEE and SSATs are mandatory for students who want to attend private...1 week ago -
History Fun Fact: Ayn Rand Liked Ed Tax Credits
Cato @ Liberty —
Authority: 740
Many thanks to Lisa Snell at Reason for bringing this interesting historical fun fact from 1973 to light: Ayn Rand was a fan of education tax credits : In the face of such evidence, one would expect the government’s performance in the field of education to be questioned, at the least, [but] the growing ...1 week ago -
Bridgton Academy Offers Year-Round Lacrosse for Post Graduate Boys
Boarding School Blog - onBoarding Schools —
Authority: 128
"> Through its year-round lacrosse program, Bridgton Academy (Bridgton, ME)- a post graduate student only boys boarding school - offers a great opportunity for focused lacrosse players working toward high-level collegiate competition. Students in the program work and grow through Bridgton’s college ...1 week ago
