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    The Friends' Central School Blog

    Lydia Martin

    Read Lydia Martin's articles to explore school related topics as well as various tips and tricks for parents.

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    Top 10 Reasons to Consider An Independent School

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 30 2017

    If you are a parent, then you understand just how important it is to make sure you are choosing the right education for your child. Whether that means attending a public, private, or independent.

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    Questions for Parents to Ask When Comparing Independent Schools

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 24 2017

    Deciding what your child’s education is going to look like is one of the most important decisions for any parent to make and requires you to ask a lot of questions. Should your child attend a public.

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    What Role Can Parents Expect To Play in an Independent School Education?

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 09 2017

    The process of deciding whether your child should attend a public school or an independent school is profoundly important: There are so many factors that you must take into consideration before.

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    What Makes an Independent School Education Different?

    By Lydia Martin
    Oct 09 2017

    If you’re considering enrolling your child in an independent school, then you’ve probably put a lot of thought to figuring out just what makes an independent school education different than a public.

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    The Pros and Cons of an Independent School Education

    By Lydia Martin
    Sep 26 2017

    When it comes to selecting a school for your child, there are a lot of factors to consider. Should my child attend a public school, or an independent school? What are the pros of my child attending a.

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    How School Culture Affects Your Middle School Child

    By Lydia Martin
    May 18 2017

    Many parents assume that Middle School has to be an awkward transition from the happy, self-contained classrooms of elementary school and the exciting wider world of high school, but that doesn’t.

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