Getting Into the Best Private Elementary Schools in Boston
What steps must you go through to get your kindergartner or pre-kindergartner into one of the best...
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5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Private Pre-K Programs
I want the best for my son–but how do I know I’m getting it? What truly differentiates schools at...
Lottery, Private School, or Move? The Best Choice for Boston Parents
Listen in on any playground conversation in the city of Boston. They’re all asking the same...
Why Preschool Children Should Have Control Over Their Learning
When you imagine the ideal classroom environment for your preschooler, it probably looks like a...
3 Questions an Admissions Counselor Will Ask When You Apply to Their Kindergarten Program
On this blog, we often write about choosing the right private kindergarten program and the right...
How Innovation and Boarding Schools Go Hand-in-Hand
What do junior boarding schools and marshmallow-powered jetpacks have in common? Resources and...
Character Education in the Age of ‘Selfies’: Why Core Values Matter
Independent or private schools have a distinct advantage over public schools in at least one key...
Valuable Lessons Your Son Will Learn While Playing at Pre-K
We say often at The Fessenden School that play is a child’s work. Children at play aren’t just...
3 Ways to Provide Stability to Your Middle Schooler During a Divorce
No parent wants to subject their child to unnecessary emotional distress, but sometimes, divorce is...
Managing Screen Time at Boarding School
A common anxiety-provoking question that parents often ponder is, “how much screen time is too...