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What to Read if You're Changing Schools this Year
What to Read if You're Changing Schools this Year

Moving schools this year is a big change. Whether you’re moving across town or to the other side of the world, this transition can cause emotional tension. Changing schools is the challenge now, but we realize that life yields adjustments again and again and so we want to partner with parents as they help their children and teens navigate the hurdle before them.  So, we’ve developed a reading list to support the whole family—both parent and student—throughout this often stressful process.

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8 Practical Tips if You're Changing Schools
8 Practical Tips if You're Changing Schools

Changing schools is the challenge now, but we realize that life yields adjustments again and again and so we want to partner with parents as they help their children and teens navigate the   hurdle before them.  So, we’ve developed a practical guide for children, teens, and parents as they navigate the process of changing schools. 

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Preparing for a Chaotic Year in Independent School Admissions
Preparing for a Chaotic Year in Independent School Admissions

Atlanta's school landscape is tricky enough. With everything being online, parents are asking "now what?" See how this year's admissions process will be different than ever before as parents are scrambling to identify trusted guides who know schools inside and out.

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On the Eighth Day of Christmas
On the Eighth Day of Christmas

…Whitehead Learning Group gave to me a new way to study! Unwrap today’s present to learn how to best prepare your student for his/her private school observation and interview.

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All You Need to Know about the JATP
All You Need to Know about the JATP

If you have Lower School students, September is a great time to get a leg up on all the "administrative" paperwork applying families need to complete. Even if you haven't narrowed down your school choices, working your way through a "behind the scenes" checklist will be one less thing on your mind as you visit Open Houses and schedule school tours. Over the next six weeks, we'll cover the ins and outs of each item on the application checklist to help you gain control of the process--even before you visit your very first Open House. 

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