It’s a Monday morning and, as usual, Nora awakens to the chime of her phone alarm. It’s time to get ready for school, but Nora’s parents have a hard time remembering a drama-free morning when she didn’t dawdle, complain of a stomach ache, become really emotional, etc. In fact, Nora hasn’t ridden the bus in two months and has been marked tardy a whopping 21 times. Pair these incidents with six full-day absences this semester, and Nora’s parents feel more than frustrated. They’

Trevor is only 15, but his talents in baseball have already earned attention from scouts and taken him to games around the world. Claudia is a 12-year-old piano prodigy who travels to perform with orchestras and other musical groups across the country.  Despite Trevor and Claudia’s unique interests, many people ask them the same question: What about school? It’s important that Trevor and Claudia’s exceptional abilities be appreciated and nurtured not just for their own benefi

Is there support for your student if they are struggling? What are the class sizes? Do the teachers personalize learning and know their students?  Does the school schedule work for your family?  Is the school accredited? Does the school offer academic rigor for your child?  Does the school have a good reputation and location?  Are students college and career ready after graduation?   Choosing the Right School: Key Questions Every Family Should Ask When families are looking fo

Photo by Tony Beals A story is told of a man who was trying to lead his horse into a city. When he reached the city gate, the horse suddenly stopped and refused to move. The man tried everything he could think of (pushing, pulling, shouting, pleading, even coaxing), but the horse wouldn’t budge an inch. After watching the man struggle for quite some time, a young boy approached and asked if he could try. The man, exhausted and frustrated, agreed. The boy calmly walked over to