3 Things the Fessenden School Looks for in Its Kindergarten Applicants
At the Fessenden School, one of the most important steps in the kindergarten admissions process is...
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3 Signs Your Son is Too Smart for His Middle School
When are good grades not good enough? When your son is bored in school.
Leadership Lab at Fessenden
Emphasizing the Relationship Between Leadership & Values-Based Self-Development “Being a leader is...
4 Things I Wish Other Parents Told Me About Single-Sex Private Schools
If you’re up to your eyeballs in research, comparing private schools with public schools, trying to...
Can Reading Help Your Child Avoid the ‘Summer Slide’?
There is a natural crescendo of any school year that typically culminates with a finale of tests,...
Fourth Grade: Fuel a Desire to Learn During this Critical Year
Fourth grade is a critical year in a student’s academic journey. As children become some of the...
The Best Books for 5-Year-Old Boys in 2016
Have you exhausted your options at your public library? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of...
The Private School Difference In a World of Standardized Tests
If you’re one of the many parents deciding between private and public school for your child, you...
3 Ways to Impress a Junior Boarding School by Showing Engagement
We think there’s a good boarding school fit for every boy who wants to attend, but the fact...
Parenting Boys: Six Books to Inspire and Guide You on the Journey Through Boyhood
From boy mom to dad life, these titles about parenting boys are perfect reads for spring. Each...