Why Junior Boarding School: A Personal Story
Hear the story of why one family chose to enroll their son in a junior boarding school.
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You Are Not Alone: 3 Reasons Parents Like You Choose an All-Boys Junior Boarding School
A boarding school, in the 21st century? With all boys? And starting as young as middle school?...
Fourth Grade: A Time to Encourage Complex Conversations
Fourth Grade: Encouraging Complex Conversations
Does Day Student Population Matter at a Junior Boarding School?
Families who are evaluating junior boarding schools often wonder about the mix of day students and...
The Fessy Bear is Everywhere!
Visitors to Fessenden are sometimes taken aback by the unexpected presence of a five-foot-tall,...
Four ‘Less is More’ Musts for Your Son’s Classroom
“Less-is-more” is not commonly considered a winning strategy in education. However, at a lecture...
3 Reasons a Junior Boarding School Won’t Turn Your Son Into a Snob
If you send your son to a junior boarding school, will he be destined to a life of snobbery? Will...
More Than Academics: Three Things to Look for When Evaluating Private Schools for Your Kindergartner
If you’ve started searching for a private kindergarten for your son, you’ve probably already...
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...