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The ABCs of Middle School Boys: ‘C’ is for Change
This is part 3 of a three-part series.
How an All-Boys Private Pre-K Was a Worthy Investment in My Son’s Future
On this blog, we often write about how an all-boys private pre-kindergarten program will help...
A Teacher’s Perspective: 3 Reasons Pre-K Students Do Better in Kindergarten
A few weeks ago on this blog, we interviewed a Pre-K teacher here at The Fessenden School about how...
Enjoying The William R. Elfers ’63 Center For The Arts
Completed this past April, the William R. Elfers ’63 Center for the Arts has provided a multitude...
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 Case for Spending Ninth Grade at a Junior Boarding School
Secondary boarding schools traditionally start with boys entering in ninth grade (their “freshman”...
A Growth Mindset in the New Year
The start of each new year often comes with a pledge to accomplish those things we have struggled...
2 Developmental Areas The Fessenden School Looks at in Pre-K Applicants
At 3 and 4 years old, children don’t have transcripts to review. How can you possibly determine...