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On May 4, 2011 two teenagers from South Hadley, Massachusetts were sentenced to probation and community service for bullying behavior which led to the suicide of fifteen-year-old Phoebe Snow. As I witnessed the television footage of the courtroom sentencing I was overwhelmed with the “unbearable pain” that Phoebe’s mother described as “torture.” She described the …

What should parents do now? If your child has received a rejection letter you are both likely to be experiencing a range of emotions. Here are some simple suggestions to help you model strong character and lead your child forward with grace.

School expos, carnivals and fundraisers offer a window into how schools functions as a community and are often open to the public. Be respectful of the administration and keep in mind that these celebrations and events are often steeped in deep tradition. This is the this time to observe the community and take note of questions you’d like to ask when the admissions process opens up in the fall.

In my experience the most common model of categorizing learning styles is the VAK method which divides learning styles into three different modalities.

School just got underway and right when you get your 8th grader settled and into their first weeks of school it is time to make “Shadow Appointments.”  Private and Public Schools each have their own way of doing admissions but most high schools will allow 8th graders to spend a day at their school so …

Montview Community Pre-School is hosting their annual Denver School Option Night for Primary Education on November 4, 2009 at Montview Church located on 1980 Dahlia St from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The location will take place in Fellowship Hall and will host Denver area private and pubic schools. This is a wonderful evening to pick up literature, …