Issues
Commentary on events and issues affecting the private K-12 education scene.
Teen Substance Abuse
Jeff Wolfsberg is an internationally recognized expert and thought leader in drug education, adolescent and family health. I asked him to answer some questions about teens and substance abuse with particular reference to private schools.
Jeff Wolfsberg is an internationally recognized expert and thought leader in drug education, adolescent and family health. I asked him to answer some questions about teens and substance abuse with particular reference to private schools.
The Issues 21st Century Parents Face
Education, awareness of the environment and technology are changing the way we live in dramatic ways. The 21st century parent faces issues raising children totally unheard of 50 years ago.
Education, awareness of the environment and technology are changing the way we live in dramatic ways. The 21st century parent faces issues raising children totally unheard of 50 years ago.
Dealing With Homesickness at Boarding School
Homesickness is a common feeling many children have when they go to boarding school. Here are several things you should and should not do when you discover that your child is homesick.
Homesickness is a common feeling many children have when they go to boarding school. Here are several things you should and should not do when you discover that your child is homesick.
Do Private School Students Have Any Rights?
Don't assume that you have any rights when you attend a private school. Why? Because you are covered by contract law, not the constitution.
Don't assume that you have any rights when you attend a private school. Why? Because you are covered by contract law, not the constitution.
Prep School Scandals
Every school, public or private, has had its share of bad news. How they handle these tough moments is a measure of how competent and sensitive private school administrations really are.
Every school, public or private, has had its share of bad news. How they handle these tough moments is a measure of how competent and sensitive private school administrations really are.