John C. Littleford provides consulting services to a plethora of academic and professional institutions and organizations. He draws upon a wealth of experience in academia, both as an administrator and teacher. John Littleford shares his insights with a new generation through his many speaking engagements, such as his presentation to the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), planned for February 2014.

1. Independent Schools:
Preparation for the "Real World"
By John Littleford

2. Introduction
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John C. Littleford provides consulting
services to a plethora of academic and
professional institutions and
organizations. He draws upon a wealth
of experience in academia, both as an
administrator and teacher. John Littleford
shares his insights with a new generation
through his many speaking
engagements, such as his presentation
to the Association of Independent
Schools in New England
(AISNE), planned for February 2014.

3. About AISNE

AISNE fosters quality and community
spirit among New England’s
independent schools. It offers
leadership and facilitates equity
among its members. The organization
provides a vast array of information to
prospective students and families
interested in an independent
education, and dispels many
commonly held misconceptions.

4. Conclusion
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One such idea is the myth that
independent schools lack diversity and
therefore fall short in preparing children
for the “real world.” AISNE maintains that
while “real world” is subject to many
definitions, the most successful
preparation is a solid education. This
includes but is not confined to
academics, and many independent
schools are deliberately diverse - in
race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic