Is The Economy Creating Financial Problems For Parents And Schools?
Wednesday November 19, 2008
I have been holding my breath as this economic downturn becomes a full blown recession. While I am no economist, I have been through several recessions in my lifetime. This is by far the worst I have experienced. The question I have been afraid to ask is what impact the recession is having on private schools and parents. So let me ask it.
Are schools seeing an uptick in the number of parents who are having difficulties paying school fees?
How have endowment funds been impacted?
Has this affected the amount of financial aid which can be offered?
How about parents?
Are you having problems paying your school fees because you have been laid off?
Do you know people who have been impacted?
Please share your stories and comments with all of us by posting in the Private Schools Forum.
Last Minute Test Prep
Monday November 17, 2008
The last SSAT before most admissions deadlines is December 13. Advance registration
for this test date ends this week. I know that Thanksgiving is a family time, but it might be an idea to squeeze in some last minute
practice tests whenever and wherever possible. Have you completed
your applications? Don't put those off until the last minute.
Books About Private Schools
Sunday November 16, 2008
You probably had a different experience at private school than the heroes and heroines of these novels did. Or maybe your parents are talking about private school and you are wondering what it's like. Enjoy these
books about life in private schools. You have a few days for the holidays. Why not curl up with a good book?
Looking For A Montessori School?
Saturday November 15, 2008
Please take my new
Montessori Schools page out for a test drive. Point and click the state in which you are interested. It will take you to the page with all the Montessori schools and their contact information. If you operate a Montessori school and the information I have listed is incorrect, shoot me an email. I will fix it. I also will add links to your web site and even post a photo if you care to send one along.
