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For mediaFour private school expos to be held nationwide this year Four Private School Expos To Be Held Nationwide in 2011 "Last year we were amazed by the enthusiastic reception to our expos. We knew the benefits were still there, but weren't sure if families considered private school as a real option," says Andrew Stawicki, founder of Our Kids Media. "It just proves that even in tough times, the quality of a child's education will always be a priority." The number of attending parents and children exceeded expectations by about thirty per cent for all four of 2010's events, located in
Montreal,
Toronto,
Halton-Peel and
Vancouver
Many families have even traveled from the United States and Mexico to research their private school options and take advantage of the popular information seminars, covering topics like financing tuition, how to choose a school, and an inside look at boarding schools. "It saved us time in terms of things to concentrate on as we search for the right school. It's helped us narrow our search," said Sanjeev Motwani, a parent at 2010's Oakville event. "We learned so much at once, it's a one-stop shop," said Leann Hill, who traveled to the 2010 Vancouver Expo from Seattle, Washington with her husband and infant son," I found out about schools I didn't even know existed. It's a must-do for parents, for sure." Issues such as class sizes, educational standards, public school closures, and bullying have recently reignited the public vs. private debate. In the meantime, Private schools are increasing their student populations across all income levels through financial aid and scholarships programs which are very attractive to many parents. The myth of the "private school elite" is quickly fading. As economic times continue to improve, Our Kids Media is confident that the benefits of a private school education, such as small class sizes, enriched academics, and close parent-teacher partnerships, will make the upcoming 2011 Expos in Montreal, Toronto, Halton-Peel, and Vancouver an even greater success. Media interviews with parents, schools, students and speakers can be arranged before or during the event with Our Kids Media. For more information and interview requests: Noel Ocol |
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