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According to a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center, back-to-school dates are as early as July in some states, with the highest percentage returning in the middle of August. School tends to start early in the South (our kiddos start the first week of August) and later in the Northeast. As the accompanying chart shows, more than two-thirds of students in the East South Central division (AL, KY, MS, TN) went back to school the first week of August. They joined another 19% of students who started classes even earlier. In contrast, in the six New England states, almost no one goes back to school before the last week of August. In the Mid-Atlantic states (NJ, NY, PA), about three-fourths of students won’t hit the books until after Labor Day. Regardless of where you live, back-to-school preparations and shopping sprees are likely top of mind. Good luck to everyone! #BackToSchool

According to a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center, back-to-school dates are as early as July in some states, with the highest percentage returning in the middle of August. School tends to start early in the South (our kiddos start the first week of August) and later in the Northeast. As the accompanying chart shows, more than two-thirds of students in the East South Central division (AL, KY, MS, TN) went back to school the first week of August. They joined another 19% of students who started classes even earlier. In contrast, in the six New England states, almost no one goes back to school before the last week of August. In the Mid-Atlantic states (NJ, NY, PA), about three-fourths of students won’t hit the books until after Labor Day. Regardless of where you live, back-to-school preparations and shopping sprees are likely top of mind. Good luck to everyone! #BackToSchool

According to a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center, back-to-school dates are as early as July in some states, with the highest percentage returning in the middle of August. School tends to start early in the South and later in the Northeast. As the accompanying chart shows, more than two-thirds of students in the East South Central division (AL, KY, MS, TN) went back to school the first week of August. They joined another 19% of students who started classes even earlier. In contrast, in the six New England states, almost no one goes back to school before the last week of August. In the Mid-Atlantic states (NJ, NY, PA), about three-fourths of students won’t hit the books until after Labor Day. Regardless of where you live, back-to-school preparations and shopping sprees are likely top of mind. Good luck to everyone! #BackToSchool Source: https://pewrsr.ch/4cQHBid

According to a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center, back-to-school dates are as early as July in some states, with the highest percentage returning in the middle of August. School tends to start early in the South and later in the Northeast. As the accompanying chart shows, more than two-thirds of students in the East South Central division (AL, KY, MS, TN) went back to school the first week of August. They joined another 19% of students who started classes even earlier. In contrast, in the six New England states, almost no one goes back to school before the last week of August. In the Mid-Atlantic states (NJ, NY, PA), about three-fourths of students won’t hit the books until after Labor Day. Regardless of where you live, back-to-school preparations and shopping sprees are likely top of mind. Good luck to everyone! #BackToSchool #PutmanFinancialGroup #WomensWellnessandWealth

According to a 2023 study by the Pew Research Center, back-to-school dates are as early as July in some states, with the highest percentage returning in the middle of August. School tends to start early in the South and later in the Northeast. As the accompanying chart shows, more than two-thirds of students in the East South Central division (AL, KY, MS, TN) went back to school the first week of August. They joined another 19% of students who started classes even earlier. In contrast, in the six New England states, almost no one goes back to school before the last week of August. In the Mid-Atlantic states (NJ, NY, PA), about three-fourths of students won’t hit the books until after Labor Day. Regardless of where you live, back-to-school preparations and shopping sprees are likely top of mind. Good luck to everyone! #BackToSchool #PutmanFinancialGroup #WomensWellnessandWealth

Navigating the private school landscape can be challenging for parents, especially with shifting rankings and criteria. Over the past decade, Niche’s methodology for ranking schools has evolved significantly. Key changes include the removal of SAT/ACT scores, reflecting a trend towards holistic admissions, and increased emphasis on diversity and survey data from school communities. These changes have had notable impacts on the rankings of prestigious NYC private schools. For instance, schools such as Horace Mann have seen a decline, while others such as The Chapin School have risen due to their focus on inclusivity and positive community feedback. Understanding these factors can help parents make more informed decisions that align with their values and educational goals. Read the full analysis to learn more about the shifts in Niche’s ranking methodology and what they mean for your child’s education: #Education #PrivateSchools #SchoolRankings #Niche #Parenting #NYCSchools

Article from The Guardian, Richard Adams: A critical three-year period between the ages of 11 and 14 has been identified as the point at which talented children from low-income backgrounds fall behind their wealthier peers at school, according to new research. The study tracked high-ability children from the age of five, from the lowest and highest income groups, and found that they progressed at similar rates until the first years of secondary school. But by the time the two groups sat GCSEs or equivalent exams at 16 years old, those in the wealthier group were much more likely to gain top grades than those in the low-income group, and were more likely to take A-levels. Full article ---> https://buff.ly/4cDBJbX

Discover why private schools are seeing a spike in enrollment! From meeting parent demands to navigating the culture wars, find out what's driving this upward trend in education. Learn more from the article by Cato Institute. https://lnkd.in/em_t5AAf

As the discourse around school choice in Chicago continues, we wanted to shine a light on two valuable To&Through resources that can provide important data to inform conversation. Our Approaching Chicago Student Attainment from a Community Perspective report and the Community lens of our Milestones Tool both provide insights and data on how the current high school selection process is impacting different attendance patterns across the 77 community areas of Chicago. https://lnkd.in/d75jktEy The High School lens of our Milestones Tool allows you to explore key milestones like Freshman OnTrack, HS Graduation, and College Completion by high school and can be sorted by school type. https://lnkd.in/dmU9hjvh #chicago #education #data

More recent data shows this growth trend is continuing: Public charter schools serve more than 380,000 students in K-12 in Florida. Charter schools are one of several choices that families can make for their children’s education. What is the #1 benefit that you would seek when choosing a school?