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• Various Programs for Talented Students
  If you’re a talented student or the parent of one (or more!), with a bit of research, you can find programs that are designed to enrich your talents and help you pursue your interests and goals. Schools, non-profit organizations, colleges, and a variety of other organizations offer programs to students to further their educations in specialized areas. While this is not an exhaustive list of where to find enrichment programs, it will help you find a few to get started. [Read More]
• What are Charter Schools?
  Charter schools are a special type of public school that focus on a particular approach to education and perhaps a certain theme, such as science, technology, engineering, and math. According the National Charter School Resource Center, [b]they operate under a "'charter,' essentially a contract entered into between the school and its authorizing agency." [Read More]
• What are Magnet Schools?
  As you research types of schools in the U.S., you may hear about magnet schools from time to time. These are public schools, usually in larger cities, with a unique focus. If your child has a particular talent or interest, consider visiting a local magnet school that caters to it. These types of schools are generally considered great places for children to learn and to hone their skills. [Read More]
• What Goes into a School’s Grade?
  When you look at a school’s overall rating, or grade, by a particular organization, you need to know what you’re really looking at. If you don’t understand what goes into assigning a school a particular grade, you don’t have all the information you need to make an informed decision about which school to send your child to. [Read More]
• Tips to Choose the Best School
  There were 98,454 public schools in the U.S. as of the 2012-2013 academic year, and there were 30,861 private schools as of the 2011-2012 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. With all the different school choices, how do you make sure you’re selecting the right one for your child? Here are some tips to help you make your decision. [Read More]
• Public and Private Schools in the USA
  When you make a choice about which kind of school to attend in the USA, either for yourself or for your child, it’s important that you know the differences between them to make the best decision. Education in the United States is incredibly varied, and there are plenty of choices, depending on your educational philosophy, budget, and lifestyle. [Read More]

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