@prefix skos: <http://www.w3.org/2004/02/skos/core#> .
@prefix schema: <https://schema.org/> .
@prefix rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> .

<https://data.hooray.media/ontology/private-schools> a skos:Concept, schema:DefinedTerm ;
    skos:prefLabel "Private Schools" ;
    schema:name "Private Schools" ;
    skos:definition "PrivateSchools, a SchoolsByGovernance subclass, encompasses **educational institutions** primarily funded through tuition, donations, or private endowments, operating independently of government control and offering diverse curricula, specialized programs, and often smaller class sizes. In lifestyle coverage, private schools represent **educational choice and specialized learning** that allows families to select educational approaches that align with their values, goals, and children's needs, providing alternatives to public education systems.\n\nIn Hooray Media's family-focused context, private school content includes **school selection guidance** (evaluating private school options, understanding different educational approaches, assessing fit for family values), **educational approaches** (specialized curricula, religious education, alternative philosophies), **family considerations** (tuition planning, financial aid, family commitment), and **community aspects** (parent involvement, school culture, student support). Private schools bridge **educational choice and family values**, offering families opportunities to select educational environments that support their children's unique needs and learning styles while providing specialized programs and community connections.\n\nFor families, private schools provide educational alternatives that may better match their children's learning styles, family values, or educational goals. For parents, it offers opportunities to be more involved in their child's education and to choose environments that align with their priorities. For students, it delivers specialized programs, smaller class sizes, and educational approaches that may better support their individual learning needs and interests." ;
    skos:inScheme <https://data.hooray.media/ontology/FamilyEducationScheme> ;
    skos:broader <https://data.hooray.media/ontology/schools> ;
    skos:altLabel "Independent Schools" ;
    skos:altLabel "Non-Public Schools" ;
    skos:altLabel "Private Education" .