Why Fourth Grade is a Great Time to Enroll in a Private School
Fourth grade is a year of significant change for young, growing learners, which makes it a great...
Why Parents Need to Step Back and Allow Four- and Five-Year-Olds to Seek Adventure
It’s a natural instinct to prevent your child from doing something that appears to be risky or...
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3 Ways High-Quality Kindergarten Programs Help Boys Learn to Read
Literacy is the foundation upon which your son’s academic future will be built. When children learn...
6 Tips for Raising a Good Young Man in Pre-Kindergarten
“Treat others as you would want them to treat you.” There’s a reason this adage is so popular and...
3 Things to Look for in a Junior Boarding School’s Weekend Program
When considering a junior boarding school, most parents and students review academic, athletic, and...
4 Questions to Ask When Evaluating a Private Kindergarten Program
Choosing a kindergarten program for your son can be stressful. You have so many goals for your...
The Running Boy at Fessenden Junior Boarding School
Imagine that you are eleven years old, experiencing that potent mix of boundless exuberance and...
How Some Schools Work Against Boys’ Natural Learning Styles
How Boys Learn: 5 Teaching Strategies for Boys It’s common knowledge that many girls mature faster...
Private Schools and “Teaching to the Test”: Why Lack of State Testing is an Advantage
Standardized testing, to measure how well schools and educators are teaching children, is...
Matt Nathanson Visits Fessenden School in Massachusetts
Whenever alumni drop by to see their old private school, they are surprised by the changes that...