What is a Core Knowledge school?
Is a Core Knowledge school right for your child? Learn what this rigorous academic program is all about and the pros and cons it offers students preK to 8.
Emergency homeschooling
When traditional school fails your child mid-year, what's a parent to do? As one desperate mom discovers, there's no place like home.
What is International Baccalaureate?
Is IB right for your child? Learn how International Baccalaureate schools, programs, and classes work for elementary, middle, and high schoolers.
Common terms to describe schools
This glossary provides definitions of the most commonly used school terms used in our school profiles.
7 things to know about charter schools
Considering a charter school for your child? Keep these facts and factors in mind when researching your public school options.
What is a school voucher?
Revered and reviled, school vouchers are a hot-button topic in the school choice arena. But what do they mean for you, the parent? Here's what you need to know, state by state.
Parochial schools
A quick definition of parochial schools.
What is early college high school?
Is your child eager for a challenge and prepared to tackle college-level academics in high school? If so, early college high school may be a perfect fit.
Traditional school alternatives: is one right for your child?
Learn about different types of schools, with distinctive philosophies and curriculum, including Montessori, Waldorf, Core Knowledge, KIPP, and IB.
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