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...
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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
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
Whenever alumni drop by to see the School, they are surprised by the changes that have occurred...
The Responsive Classroom Supports Three Areas of Child Development Impacting Student Success in Fourth Grade
Fourth grade is challenging for many students. Academic expectations are higher than they were in...
What Teachers Learn from Students
Any teacher worth his or her salt can tell you stories about inspirational students–and there’s...
Private School ‘Fit’: How to Tell When It’s Right
Families often make a decision about a private or independent school based on two things: intuition...