How a Junior Boarding School Will Help You Raise a Global Citizen
We’ve seen it happen already in our lifetimes. The world is becoming smaller and more connected,...
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Fessenden’s New Arts Center on Track for February 2019 Opening
Fessenden’s new Arts Center will consist of a major overhaul of the 35-year-old arts wing, as well...
What Is the Ideal Ratio of Day Students to Boarders at a Junior Boarding School?
As you browse through the Junior Boarding School Association’s list of junior boarding schools in...
2 Ways to Improve Your Private School Search
Too many private school searches begin and end within a 10-mile radius of the family’s home. Or,...
Science Bob: The Man (Safe) Behind the Goggles
Whenever possible, we share stories, written by Fessenden students, that we think would be of...
Parenting in the Digital Age - Understanding the Connection Between Children and Technology
Parenting is hard. Being a child is just as difficult. And in today’s 24/7 digital world, both...
Bow Ties for Five-year-olds? How School Dress Codes Benefit Kindergartners
There are a handful of ways the culture of a private pre-K and kindergarten program might seem a...
All The School’s A Stage…
“All the world’s a stage,” proclaims Jaques, the melancholy nobleman in William Shakespeare’s “As...
3 Signs Your Child is Thriving in Junior Boarding School
Any parent of a child in boarding school can attest to this fact: You don’t stop worrying about...
How a Quality Pre-K Will Help Your Son Start Strong in Kindergarten
Is your son ready for kindergarten?