Bennett International
STEM Education? STEAM Education? What's That?
You’ve likely heard these terms, but what is the thinking behind this educational philosophy?
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Bennett International
- Sep 15
Is Your Child Struggling to Read?
Stacey Kinnamon perspicuously explains Orton-Gillingham (OG) and what it offers to both traditional learners and those with special needs.
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Bennett International
- Aug 31
Reflections on Being a “Pandemic Parent”
Hannah Buzzelli writes from the heart about the uncharted waters of a new school year for her child.
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Bennett International
- Aug 24
Getting to Know Bennett's Consultants: Meet Amina O'Kane
Amina O'Kane brings over 40 years of experience in international education to her work at Bennett.
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Bennett International
- Aug 16
DEI & SEN Intertwine
'Not the Time to DIY. By Elizabeth Sawyer, CEO & Timothy Dwyer, President.
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Bennett International
- Aug 10
A Different Kind of School Visit
A little island cruise, and a tour of Cliff Island School in Maine, as recounted by Erin Brady.
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Bennett International
- Jul 26
Getting to Know Bennett: Meet Alex Ruttenberg, Director of ERA & Education Consultant
We recently had the chance to chat with Alex Ruttenberg, Bennett International’s Senior Director of Education Research & Analysis (ERA).
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Bennett International
- Jul 20
Can Families Register Their Kids for School with a Temporary Housing Address in the US?
Some tips for enrolling your kids in school with a temporary address.
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Bennett Team
- Jul 13
Summer Reading Recommendations for High School Kids, by Librarians
Books your high school-aged child will love: recommendations from librarians.
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Bennett International
- Jul 6
Bennett's Road Show
Our CEO, Elizabeth Sawyer, recounts Team Bennett's recent trrip to Amsterdam and London to meet with and celebrate our newest partners.
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Bennett International
- Jun 29
Technology in the Classroom: Benefits & Challenges
A conversation between Annemiek Young and Chani Barton offers thought-provoking insights regarding the use of technology in the classroom.
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Bennett International
- Jun 22
Leading Your Company in a Remote World: EuRA Panel Discussion Recap
Our President, Tim Dwyer, provides a recap of his panel discussion at the EuRA 2022 Conference in Seville, Spain.
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Bennett Team
- Jun 17
Bennett Celebrates Collaborations on the Road!
The week of June 20th, Team Bennett is on the road, rails, and skies, meeting up with our partners YES in Amsterdam and Educatus in London.
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Bennett International
- Jun 15
Summer Reading Recommendations for Middle Schoolers, by Librarians
"Modern realistic fiction" works that your middle school aged-child will love this summer: recommendations from librarians.
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Bennett International
- Jun 8
Education Policy: Children Need to Be in School, Especially During Crises
Education Policy: Does HR’s “duty of care” for relocating families during crises extend to schooling? Bennett President Tim Dwyer discusses.
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Bennett International
- May 25
Getting to Know Bennett's Consultants: Meet Brent Spicer
We caught up with Brent Spicer, a Bennett education consultant based near San Antonio, Texas, for a chat!
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Bennett International
- May 18
Summer Reading Recommendations for Elementary Schoolkids, by Librarians
Short-chapter book series that your middle school aged-child will love this summer: recommendations from li
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Bennett International
- May 11
How Might a Visa Impact Enrollment in International Schools?
Relocation teams: don't let a lack of documentation stand in the way of opening a pathway for your families' students to continue schooling.
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Bennett International
- May 4
Bilingual Education: Fringe Benefits
Bilingual education, which has been an option in many parts of the world for over half a century. What are the benefits?
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Bennett International
- Apr 27
Possible Benefits of Single Sex Education
Erin Brady discusses the benefits of students attending all-boys and all-girls institutions.
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Elizabeth Sawyer
- Apr 18
Through the Eyes of a Child
Bennett CEO Elizabeth Sawyer discusses challenges children face when relocating, recalling her own experiences.
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Bennett International
- Apr 11
Getting to Know Bennett's Consultants: Meet Mona Kolsky
Meet Mona Kolsky! Mona is an Independent Education Consultant for the Philadelphia, Delaware, and southern New Jersey areas.
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Bennett International
- Apr 4
Education Policy: International School - What’s It Going to Cost?
Part Four in a series. Tim Dwyer reflects on GM Education Policy: why is it so difficult to understand and compare schooling costs?
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Bennett International
- Mar 30
Education Resources for Displaced Ukrainian Families with School-Aged Children
We’d like to keep you as updated as possible about provisions for the education of millions of displaced children affected by the war.
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Bennett International
- Mar 28
Moving from the UK to the US with School-Aged Children? Registration in US State/Public Schools
Part Four in a series: an overview of the registration process for new students in US state/public schools.
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Bennett International
- Mar 23
My Advice for Families About Early Decision & Early Action Plans
Here are some of the things Emma Hoffman, Senior Consultant, tells her students who are considering applying Early Decision or Early Action.
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Bennett International
- Mar 21
Getting to Know Bennett's Consultants: Meet Lynn Carey
Lynn Carey is one of Bennett’s Special Education Needs consultants, having worked in the special education field for over 40 years.
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Bennett International
- Mar 16
Education Policy: Special Education Needs – When Employees' Private & Professional Lives Collide
Part Three in a series; Tim Dwyer reflects further on recently gathered data from Bennett's "Education & Mobility Policy" survey.
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Bennett International
- Mar 14
Bennett College Consulting is in Full Flight!
we've teamed together our very best college consultants to build a new, extended Bennett identity - Bennett College Consulting!
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Bennett International
- Mar 9
ED and EA: Comparing & Considering Early US College Application Plans
About 25% of colleges in the US offer Early Decision (ED) plans and about 38% offer Early Action (EA). In a nutshell, what are ED and EA?
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Bennett Team
- Mar 8
Guidance For Families Displaced From Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus with School-Aged Children
As of this writing, the tragic events in Ukraine have created over one million child refugees. This is an update on the schooling situation.
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Bennett International
- Mar 7
Moving from the US to the UK With School-Aged Children? British School Curriculum: The Basics
Part Three of a Series: The most common (and important) questions we get asked by families relocating from the US to the UK.
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Bennett International
- Mar 2
Mid-Year Move Jitters? Tips for RMCs to Put the Assignee's Mind At Ease
Mid-academic year school searches can be daunting. Here are some insightful suggestions for RMCs to boost a good outcome for families.
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Bennett Team
- Feb 28
Bennett Says YES! Bennett International Is Teaming Up With Young Expat Services (YES)
Bennett is excited to announce its new partnership with Young Expat Services (YES), a leading Dutch education consulting firm.
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Bennett International
- Feb 26
What Is the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program?
For a clear, comprehensive overview of the IB Diploma Program, look no further!
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Bennett International
- Feb 23
Education Policy: "Adequate Public Schools" for Assignees
Part Two of a series by Tim Dwyer, who reflects on data gathered from Bennett's recent "Education & Mobility Policy" survey.
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Bennett International
- Feb 22
What Is Waldorf Education?
Perhaps a Waldorf school would offer your child a setting where they would thrive. This broad introduction serves to intrigue & inform you.
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Bennett International
- Feb 16
Leadership & The Common Application: Do What You Love
The Common Application asks applicants to list any leadership positions they've held. How can a high schooler demonstrate leadership?
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Bennett International
- Feb 14
Moving from the UK to the US With School-Aged Children? US Education: The Basics
Some overview information on the US education system & how it compares to the UK systems, based on questions we get asked most by families.
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Bennett International
- Feb 9
Getting to Know Bennett's Consultants: Introducing Laura Weinkle
Laura has worked for Bennett for the past ten years as a consultant, a Global Team Lead, a consultant recruiter, and SEN supervisor.
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Bennett International
- Feb 7
When is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Kindergarten readiness can be broken into three basic categories: social, physical, and cognitive skills.
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Bennett International
- Feb 2
Education Policy Observations & Advice: Repatriation Challenges
Part One of a Series by Tim Dwyer, who reflects on data gathered from Bennett's recent "Education & Mobility Policy" survey.
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Bennett International
- Jan 19
Discovering Passion in the Monolithic College Application
We hear a lot of positive buzz in the college application world about ‘passion’ but what is it and why are applicants with ‘passion’ so...
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Bennett International
- Jan 13
Cost of Not Having State Provided Preschool
The grahic above, appeared in an article published in The New York Times and in The Upshot, this past October. It provides a snapshot of...
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Bennett International
- Jan 5
2021 Retrospect: Hooray, Bennett Team!
Another year, full of twists & turns. Bennett is very honored to have been recognized in 2021 by our esteemed partners, Cartus & BGRS, to...
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Bennett Team
- Dec 16, 2021
Special Education Needs (SEN): The State of Affairs
SEN consultant Stacey Kinnamon delivers valuable key insights regarding the rising number of SEN cases in US schools.
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Bennett International
- Dec 2, 2021
Full Steam Ahead!
We’re delighted to announce that Bennett is holding a much-postponed employee retreat for professional development, skills-training &...
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Bennett International
- Nov 23, 2021
Enjoy a Respite
Dear Friends, This is one of the loveliest times in the US—a moment when we pause all other activities to gather with loved ones and...
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