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When I was growing up I always thought that private schools were for rich and fancy people. If you were just a regular, middle-class kid, you went to the nearest public school. It was that simple. I will say that I attended public schools though graduation from high school and received a fantastic education. Of…

Excessive standardized testing in public schools is often a factor that drives parents to explore other educational options, such as private schools or home school. Parents, as well as educators, community leaders and students have been critical of the amount of time public schools devote to standardized testing and lament the emphasis that teachers are…

By Bob Bryant, Principal, San Marcos Academy Every school claims that it is the best at certain things. Some take pride in their massive taxpayer purchased facilities. Others note the large programs in the arts, and athletics. Still others beat their chests about their school being “Recognized” by the state as a high performer, even…