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: ‘A’ is for Acceptance
This is part 1 of a three-part series on supporting adolescent boys.
The ABCs of Middle School Boys: ‘B’ is for Belonging
This is part 2 of a three-part series on supporting adolescent boys.
The ABCs of Middle School Boys: ‘C’ is for Change
This is part 3 of a three-part series on supporting adolescent boys.
Boarding School Near Boston: An Academic Experience With the Benefits of Summer Camp
Summer camps are known for their ability to take a group of children, often unknown to each other...
Knowledge Is More Than a Google Search
There’s a story that goes like this. A man comes across three men laying bricks. He pauses to watch...
How Innovation and Boarding Schools Go Hand-in-Hand
What do junior boarding schools and marshmallow-powered jetpacks have in common? Resources and...
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.
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,...
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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...