Private Schools

Private schools set for growth

Conservative businessman Bob Luddy, a high-profile figure in the debate about the future of the Wake County public schools, will build on the success of his three private Thales academies by opening high schools in Rolesville and Apex, he said Wednesday.

Private schools enrollment treading water despite economy

A sour economy apparently hasn’t impacted local private schools enrollment, as most report that they are holding steady.

New Private Schools in South Africa Serve the Underserved

As many public schools have failed a post-apartheid generation of children from poor townships and rural areas, a budding movement is increasingly searching for alternatives.

Some private schools prosper, others struggle

VINELAND -- Private elementary and secondary education is a financial sacrifice for most families even in good times.

Private schools soccer early-season glance

This weekend’s annual Seven Hills Soccer Tournament at Virginia Episcopal School should be a good gauge of how strong four of the area’s private school teams will be this fall.Besides VES, Holy Cross, Liberty Christian Academy and New Covenant, the eight-team, two-day tournament will feature two-time defending champion Trinity Episcopal, the Gaels’ first-round opponent on Friday, Nansemond ...

Enrollment remains strong at private schools despite recession

Despite a recession that stubbornly refuses to let go, enrollment at private schools in town -- and across the country -- is holding firm, according to school representatives.

New Schools in South Africa Serve the Underserved

As many public schools have failed a post-apartheid generation of children, a budding movement is increasingly searching for alternatives.

Coming Sunday: Reading, writing and the recession at private schools

Now that the 2010-11 school year has started, how are parochial and other private schools faring in this daunting economy? Last year, Immaculate High School in Danbury and other tuition-funded schools in the Greater Danbury area endured declining enrollments and fiscal woes as tuition became a luxury some families couldn't afford.

Rock River Valley private schools try working together as ONE

ROCKFORD — While all private schools do their best to distinguish themselves from their peers, they share many of the same challenges — especially dwindling student populations and making ends meet in a rocky economy.

Schools, jobs top concerns of County Council District 5 voters

Public-private partnerships with local businesses and community forums are some solutions District 5 candidates say can bring jobs to the county and resources to the county school system.