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How Community Service Shapes Executive Functioning
The middle school years mark an important transition for young boys. Their educational journeys...
Why Recess Should Be a Staple in Your Child’s Middle School
When the Common Core hit the public school system in 2009, education shifted from a whole-child...
The Promise of the New School Year
Six Things Any School Could do to Help Boys Thrive
You’ve seen the headlines: “Public Schools Failing Boys,” “Boys’ Dropout Rate Double that of...
The Truth About Academic Redshirting
Your child will turn 5 this summer. It’s not a bad time for a birthday party; the kids can run...
3 Elements of a Pre-K and Kindergarten Curriculum that Make a Difference
At Fessenden, we often hear that students are happy to go to school each day. Beginning with our...
‘Tis the Season for Gratitude and Giving Back
The annual Lower School Food Drive is a Fessenden tradition that not only provides food for...
Technology and Young Children: Finding the Right Mix
As a parent, the question of how and when to introduce technology into a child’s life can be a...
Why Play is Critical for Early Childhood Development
The value of play in providing a positive and productive learning experience can never be...