3 Questions Admissions Counselor Will Ask When You Apply to Their Pre-Kindergarten Program
Like most private elementary schools in the Boston area, at The Fessenden School, our process for...
Why Parents Must Get Comfortable with the Word ‘Failure’
Parents often have a visceral reaction to the word “failure” in the context of student learning....
The ABCs of Middle School Boys: ‘C’ is for Change
This is part 3 of a three-part series on supporting adolescent boys.
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...
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...
Is a Quality Pre-K Program Essential to Your Child’s Future?
If you’re preparing for your young child’s academic journey to begin, you may have encountered the...
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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...
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...
Can I Get There From Here? The Logistics of Transporting Multiple Children
Fessenden is the best educational fit for my son, but I still have to get my daughter to school....