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Bennett International
- Dec 15, 2022
Peace & Happiness to All
Thank you to our partners, friends, & team. It’s a privilege to be doing so well in times that are so hard for so many. Humbly, we say...
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Bennett International
- Dec 7, 2022
Getting to Know Bennett's Consultants: Meet Megan Pickette
I recently had the pleasure to talk with Megan Pickette, an education consultant on the Bennett team as well as an invaluable research...
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Bennett International
- Nov 30, 2022
What Value Does an Education Consultant Actually Add?
In case you were curious.
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Bennett International
- Nov 8, 2022
Getting to Know Bennett's Consultants: Leticia G. de La Rasilla
Meet Leticia. With an introduction by Elizabeth, CEO and an announcement.
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Bennett International
- Nov 2, 2022
Update: Schooling in Dublin
Our CEO provides an update for corporate families with school-aged children relocating, or considering relocating, to Dublin.
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Bennett International
- Oct 19, 2022
Encore! Cartus Platinum Award
Thank you for the recognition and appreciation of doing what we do.
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Bennett International
- Oct 13, 2022
Grant’s Angle: Considering US College & University Sizes
Grant Calder, preeminent college consultant & counselor puts in his 2¢ on things to consider.
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Bennett International
- Oct 5, 2022
2022 Third Quarter Report Card
We're so proud of the consistently fine work done by our team, the trust of our partners, and what our client families have to say about us!
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Bennett International
- Sep 27, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
DEI & SEN Intertwine
'Not the Time to DIY. By Elizabeth Sawyer, CEO & Timothy Dwyer, President.
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Bennett International
- Aug 10, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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, 2022
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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