New Challenge Index: Why do private schools hide data? Washington Post (blog) So why do so many private schools these days treat me like a loathsome intruder? They don't actually say they wish I would drop dead, but it is clear that they don't want to hear from me. I am asking them for information — how many graduates and ... and more »

Family says son, 11, was spanked too hard at private school - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Family says son, 11, was spanked too hard at private school Atlanta Journal Constitution By Fran Jeffries A family is complaining that their 11-year-old son was paddled excessively as punishment for fighting at his private school, according to Channel 2 Action News. "I don't know how to explain it. So brutal," Desmond Omigie told Channel 2 ... and more »

Clegg attacks 'corrosive' dominance of private schools - Telegraph.co.uk

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Clegg attacks 'corrosive' dominance of private schools Telegraph.co.uk The overwhelming dominance of privately-educated schoolchildren in Britain is “corrosive” for society, Nick Clegg has warned. Nick Clegg, the Deputy Prime Minister, has criticised the gap in standards between state and private schools. Private School Pupils 'Three Times More Likely' To Achieve Top A Levels Than ...Huffington Post UK Nick Clegg attacks the rift between state and private schools' A-level resultsThe Guardian Clegg slams divide in schools as 'corrosive'Gulf Times EducationGuardian.co.uk all 10 news articles »

Commentary: Public vs. private athletics still an issue - Dayton Daily News

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Commentary: Public vs. private athletics still an issue Dayton Daily News It attempted to take some of the burn out of the public-private divide that is fueling much of the argument. Private schools are much more successful percentage wise at winning state championships, and many public schools are questioning the methods on ... Michael Arace commentary: Plan's defeat loss for high schoolsColumbus Dispatch It's high school sports, people! There is no 'competitive balance'Stow Sentry OHSAA's competitive balance issue will be solved eventuallyMarion Star Education Week News -Plain Dealer -Forbes all 18 news articles »

Pashto as compulsory subject: Private schools defy govt orders - DAWN.com

Pashto as compulsory subject: Private schools defy govt orders DAWN.com PESHAWAR, May 19: The administrations of private schools in Pashto-speaking areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have failed to implement the provincial government's decision to introduce Pashto as a compulsory subject from class 1 to 6th from the current ...