Lucas Karron, 13, attends the public Thomas W. Pyle Middle School in Bethesda and his sister Julia, 15, attends the private St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac.

Kaplan Virtual Education Launches Online Private High School, Kaplan High School (Centre Daily Times)

Kaplan Virtual Education today announced the launch of a new virtual private high school--Kaplan High School--which will serve students across the country. Kaplan High School (KHS) will offer students in grades 9 through 12 a variety of courses supported by flexible scheduling, individualized instruction and relevant, engaging curriculum.

13 former students allege abuse at Australian Catholic school (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Australian police said Wednesday they were investigating allegations that 13 former students were molested at a private Catholic boarding school for boys nearly 30 years ago.

St. Pius tries for football 3-peat among private schools (Houston Chronicle)

The trophy case at St. Pius High School is getting pretty full thanks to two straight state championships. The Panthers have won 24 of their last 26 games, and they’ve made it look easy in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.

Private schools feeling hit from slumping economy (FOX 28 South Bend)

The school year is in full swing for most Michiana schools, but some private institutions are teaching fewer children.  Private school administrators say enrollment is down and they think the economy is to blame.