Two Cs That Help Develop Good Decision-Making in Middle School Boys
There are many opportunities for educators to help Middle School boys develop good decision-making...
Does Middle School Have Recess? Why It Should Be a Staple in Your Child’s Education
When the Common Core hit the public school system in 2009, education shifted from a whole-child...
Life and Leadership – A Popular Fessenden Course for Middle School Social Development
The energy is vibrant in the Life and Leadership classroom. Boys are buzzing around the room and...
Can Tradition Really Coexist With Innovation in Middle School?
In a time of accelerated change in nearly every aspect of life, private schools often strive to...
When All A’s Are All Too Easy: 3 Tips for Parents of Gifted Middle Schoolers
Your child zips through his tests, spending hours every week fidgeting at his desk while waiting...
Why are Sports Mandatory at Most Junior Boarding Schools?
Athletics participation is an integral, foundational, and, yes, usually mandatory part of the...
3 Cures for Your Gifted Middle Schooler’s Academic Boredom
Are your son’s middle school classes uninspiring? Is his homework just so much drudgery through...
Life After Fourth Grade: The Transition Away From Self-Contained Classrooms
If you think back to your grade school experience, you probably remember learning in a...
The Importance of Communication Skills and When to Build Them
Think about the number of times you have been required to interact with colleagues, peers, or...
How to Teach Your Child Leadership Skills in Middle School
Some people are born leaders. They take control of difficult situations with confidence. They...