Admissions season is nerve-wracking for all parents, but for parents of kids with sensory, neurodiversity, or learning needs, there are...

Even when we love our schools, it’s inevitable that issues will arise. Why? Think back to your own childhood. Schools are full of kids,...

Here’s the scenario: You’re applying to private K-12 schools. You’ve created a list of private schools for your child, written...

Public or private school? Such a hot button topic, and the one that parents most often ask. There’s no one right answer, but there are...

Like many parents, I often worry how my school choice will affect their future. While the title might be an exaggeration, we all wonder...

This week, the financial cost of private school feels incredibly real as parents hold private school contracts in hand and have mere days...

Parents who didn’t grow up in the United States often reach out to me when their kids approach elementary school or transferring into a...

When applying for kindergarten, parents feel comfortable looking into the curriculum of the early grades. However, with most San...

Last week, I attended our first high school back to school night. As part of the event, a panel of seniors discussed different topics. In...

For some parents, financial need is a necessity to afford sending their student to the school. For other parents who can afford the...

As the final two weeks start before private school decisions are released, parental stress increases. What can we do in the meantime?...

Parents often ask me, if I can only afford private school for one phase, which should that be? Elementary, middle, or high school? I...

Here is my annual pep talk, as we wind up our private and public school applications. Choose a school for the kid you have, not the kid...

As we wrap up the last applications, thoughts are turning to first choice letters. What is a first choice letter? If you have a clear...

Parents often ask, how do you compare schools, how can you tell which are the best schools, and whether you are choosing a great place...

You’ve applied to and were accepted to private school and will be transferring in 1st-8th grade. What is next? How do you prepare? In the...

Many parents would like to send their children back for in-person learning. Some need childcare so that they can work, and others worry...

In the fall of 2019, my children transferred from a public school to a private school, and parents have increasingly asked for my advice...

How many private schools should I apply to? How many public schools should I list in the SFUSD lottery? This is among the most common...

Due to COVID, private schools have adjusted their admissions process to eliminate in-person contacts. Parts of the process that used to be i