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- Headmasters' CompensationUpdated: Fri Jul 4 22:46:36 2008
Which headmaster is paid the most? Like most things, it depends. Cash salary is just one component in a headmaster's compensation package… - 5 Tips for Writing an Effective Cover LetterUpdated: Fri Jul 4 13:04:16 2008
An effective cover letter is a critical part of the job search process. Get it right and you stand a good chance at being interviewed. Get it wrong and your resume ends up in the circular file. Her… - Private Schools In A MinuteUpdated: Thu Jul 3 10:40:20 2008
An overview of private schools in a minute. Quick Facts and Stats… - 5 Things You Can Do To Help Make Your School GreenUpdated: Wed Jul 2 11:37:58 2008
Creating green schools takes imagination, awareness and effort. Here are 5 things we all can do to make our schools green… - Private SchoolsUpdated: Sun Jun 29 17:23:26 2008
Links to over 6,500 private schools in the U.S. and Canada. Help with finding a school. Help with starting a private school. Resources for parents, students, teachers and administrators. Best of We… - 5 Shocking Truths About Private SchoolsUpdated: Sun Jun 29 14:08:14 2008
Private schools are diverse and affordable. But their students enjoy no constitutional rights. More here… - Which School Did George Carlin Attend?Updated: Sat Jun 28 03:25:28 2008
If you ever wondered which private school George Carlin attended or where Bill Gates went, here are the answers… - Teaching In Private And Public Schools ComparedUpdated: Fri Jun 27 09:19:33 2008
What are the differences between teaching in a private and a public school? Are there more or less restrictions to what you can do? Which pays better? Is a union necessary? … - Teaching - How Marketable Are You?Created: Fri Jun 27 09:19:08 2008
Most experts predict a serious shortage of teachers between 2001-2010. As senior teachers retire and school populations grow, the crunch will intensify. Both new and older teachers need to keep one… - Thinking About Private School?Updated: Mon Jun 23 01:10:05 2008
Choosing the right private school for your child requires planning and organization. It's a process. Once you accept that and get on with it, it's actually quite enjoyable. I've broken it down into… - The Teacher's Guide To Private SchoolsUpdated: Sun Jun 22 22:27:04 2008
The Teacher's Guide To Private Schools gathers all the information and facts you need about teaching in a private school into one easy reference guide. We cover everything from finding a job to the… - Private School Teacher SalariesUpdated: Sat Jun 21 09:02:13 2008
Compensation in private schools is just like compensation in any other sector. It's all over the ball park. Some private schools pay very well. Others pay poorly. We take a look at private school t… - Fundraising - 3 Advantages To Online Fund RaisingUpdated: Tue Jun 17 11:03:47 2008
Your younger alums do everything online. They'll appreciate the convenience and ease of contributing to their alma mater online too. Here are three advantages to online fund raising to use as talki… - Toronto SchoolsUpdated: Mon Jun 16 12:14:31 2008
The queen city of Canada, Toronto boasts a wide and complete range of education offerings. Some of the finest private high schools in the country can be found here… - The Student's Guide To Private SchoolsUpdated: Sat Jun 14 15:53:39 2008
A look at private schools from the student's point of view… - Faculty ReadingUpdated: Sat Jun 14 14:50:13 2008
These books were recommended on ISED-L and elsewhere by your colleagues who teach and run schools. Links take you to PriceGrabber.com so you can find the best prices. Enjoy!… - Essential Gear For Boarding SchoolUpdated: Fri Jun 13 22:59:26 2008
The school and your parents will have endless lists of stuff you need to bring to boarding school. Naturally you need what they tell you to bring. But you also have a life. Don't forget your essent… - 5 Things You Never Do Or Say At The Admissions InterviewUpdated: Thu Jun 12 11:51:12 2008
The admissions interview can be a nerve-wracking experience for most of us. Here are a couple of suggestions about things you really ought not to do or say on that occasion… - 10 Tips for Finding A Teaching JobUpdated: Wed Jun 11 23:11:58 2008
While it's true there is a shortage of teachers, finding THE PERFECT JOB is a daunting task. Here are ten tips to make the process a bit easier. Good luck!… - Teen Suicide In Private SchoolsUpdated: Mon Jun 9 12:03:06 2008
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15 to 24 year olds, and the sixth leading cause of death for 5 to 14 year olds. Do you understand the issue? Do you know what to watch for? What can … - Depression - A Leading Cause Of Teen SuicideCreated: Mon Jun 9 12:01:09 2008
One of the leading causes of teen suicide is depression. There are many reasons why. More here… - Substance Abuse - What Two Schools Are DoingCreated: Sat Jun 7 15:48:15 2008
Taking a proactive approach to substance abuse is a responsible way in which to deal with a very common problem. Pretending that it doesn't exist or that it will go away by itself is inviting disas… - Employment - Finding A New JobCreated: Sat Jun 7 15:16:52 2008
Finding a new job is never easy. Don't let anyone kid you. You need to prepare carefully for your next move. This interview with a private school administrator seeking a new job gives us some insig… - Single Sex Schools - Why Attend a Single Sex Private School?Updated: Sat Jun 7 15:07:02 2008
Single sex education fell out of fashion in the 1970's. It's enjoying a renewed popularity as people discover the advantages of single sex education. We look at the pros and cons of attending a sin… - CuttingCreated: Sat Jun 7 14:52:28 2008
Cutting is a form of self-injury which is not very common. It is, however, a cry for attention. … - Violence In Our SchoolsUpdated: Sat Jun 7 14:41:25 2008
Private schools are not immune from violence. A look at the causes of school violence… - School Safety And SecurityUpdated: Sat Jun 7 14:27:10 2008
Violence in our schools reflects the violence found throughout our society. If you are looking for answers to horrific events such as the shootings at Columbine or Virginia Tech, you don't have to … - Readers' Comments And EmailsUpdated: Sat Jun 7 13:42:03 2008
Readers ask lots of questions and make lots of comments. I have been asked about everything from cell phone use to scholarships. The most frequently asked question is 'which is the best school in…