Tag Archives: School Choice

Hey! It’s National School Choice Week!

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Meg Rayborn Dawson

Every day has at least one thing for which it is a “National Day” – there are hundreds, if not thousands, of them. And, of course, every week is a “National Week” for something. Most are frivolous attempts at marketing … Continue reading →

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Why Private Schools Have Gone Woke

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Peter Watt

CULTURE Why Private Schools Have Gone Woke Meet the National Association of Independent Schools, which enforces diversity, equity, and inclusion standards as a requirement for accreditation Getty Images Aaron Sibarium • July 28, 2021 5:00 am SHARE The Dalton School hosts … Continue reading →

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How it Began (Homeschooling in the ’80’s)

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Peter Watt

Dad, mom and two-year-old “C” moved to Washington state in the early 80’s. This was our first family home. Being overly ambitious, I hoped to demonstrate my teaching skills by instructing “C” early and giving her a great head start. … Continue reading →

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