Spider at Drop Off
Each morning, as the light brightens over the school, and mists rise from the fields, a solitary...
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At What Age Should I Start Preparing My Son to Get Into a Top Boarding School?
Top boarding schools like Exeter, Andover, and Groton offer an excellent education with...
Does a High-Quality Pre-K Matter? What Researchers and Teachers Say
Is pre-kindergarten just a place to leave your child while you’re at work or are there actual...
4 Skills That Will Help Your Son Do Well in Kindergarten
Whether your son is starting kindergarten at 5 or 6, that fateful day will be here faster than you...
Getting to Know Fessenden’s Head of School Steve Armstrong
Steve Armstrong began his tenure as Fessenden’s Head of School on July 1, 2018. Towards the end of...
Boarding Schools: When Structure Actually Prevents Growth
When people think about boarding school, they often think of structure. Wake up. Eat breakfast....
Avoiding the ‘Silver Spoon’ Effect at a Private School for Boys
Many parents who visit our independent private school for boys have a common concern: that their...
Why Choose a Boarding School for Your Middle Schooler?
When families explore the idea of boarding school at the middle school level, questions–and,...
NuVuX At Fessenden: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Changemakers
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How Community Service Shapes Executive Functioning
The middle school years mark an important transition for young boys. Their educational journeys...