Are independent schools worth the investment?

Late last year a book was published that poses a very valid question, “Are private schools worth it?”

Independent school leaders constantly reflect on this question. We engage parents in discussion about the value proposition of private schools — strong academics and character education that lead to the development of independent, creative and collaborative leaders.
The authors of “The Public School Advantage: Why Public Schools Outperform Private Schools,” Sarah and Christopher Lubienski, represent their research by asking this question: “Do private school students score better on standardized tests…