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We Can Prevent Teen Suicide

This is not a blog topic I enjoy writing about. It hits too close to home for me as I have lost several friends over the years to suicide. The horrifying story in the NY Times, Anguish Over California Teen Suicides Spurs Action , reminds me once more that teen suicide can be prevented. The prob...

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About.co... Schools — Yesterday

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Remembering Those Who Serve

Thousands of brave private school graduates have served their country in the armed forces over the years. Many of those young people got their start at one of our private military high schools. These schools instill more that just patriotism and sterling leadership skills. They mold and shape cha...

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About.co... Schools — 3 days ago

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Open Houses

An important part of choosing a school is actually visiting the schools on your short list. It also takes a lot of your time. From the school's point of view it can get a bit hectic trying to schedule 50 visits on the same morning or afternoon. That's why many schools will schedule open houses. I...

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About.co... Schools — 6 days ago

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Who Founded These Schools?

Test your knowledge of private school history with this short quiz. Match these schools with their founders. 1. Kent School 2. Hotchkiss School 3. Georgetown Preparatory School 4. Phillips Exeter Academy 5. Chatham Hall School a. John Phillips b. The Reverend C. Orlando Pruden c. T...

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About.co... Schools — October 26

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Have You Registered for the SSAT?

October 30 is the deadline for late online registration for the November 14 SSAT test date. November 27 is the deadline for the December 12 test date. If you haven't registered, don't delay. Do it this week. Need some last minute test practice? These widely available test prep books will help.Ha...

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About.co... Schools — October 25

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Theodore R. Sizer (1932-2009)

Dr. Theodore R. Sizer, a leader in the area of education reform, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. His obituary in the New York Times chronicles the life and work of this great person. We extend sympathies to Dr. Sizer's family as well as his extended family at Phillips Academy Andover where h...

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About.co... Schools — October 22