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.
Charter schools offer an array of choices
In many areas, charter schools give parents a wealth of alternatives to their neighborhood school.
What are charter schools?
Charter school is a loaded term. Prejudices abound and misconceptions reign. Here鈥檚 what you need to know when considering a charter school for your child.
What is a college prep school?
Many schools claim to be a college preparatory school, but do they do anything outside the ordinary to set kids on the road to college?
Hybrid schools
The lovechild of online learning and traditional brick-and-mortar instruction, hybrid, or "blended" schools, is a growing educational model.
Single-sex schools
Learn more about single-sex schools, and what advocates and detractors say. Then decide for yourself.
Homeschooling
Thanks to online education, homeschooling is growing in popularity and becoming an attractive alternative for many families. But is it right for you?
Waldorf school
Learn what supporters, and critics, say about this unique, child-centric program that favors creativity and hands-on learning.
Public schools
When it comes to public education, misunderstandings and myths abound. Here's what you really need to know about public schools.
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