Getting to Know Fessenden’s Head of School Steve Armstrong
Steve Armstrong began his tenure as Fessenden’s Head of School on July 1, 2018. Towards the end of...
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Boarding Schools: When Structure Actually Prevents Growth
When people think about boarding school, they often think of structure. Wake up. Eat breakfast....
Why Choose a Boarding School for Your Middle Schooler?
When families explore the idea of boarding school at the middle school level, questions–and,...
How Community Service Shapes Executive Functioning
The middle school years mark an important transition for young boys. Their educational journeys...
Why Recess Should Be a Staple in Your Child’s Middle School
When the Common Core hit the public school system in 2009, education shifted from a whole-child...
The Promise of a New School Year
Six Things Any School Could do to Help Boys Thrive
You’ve seen the headlines: “Public Schools Failing Boys,” “Boys’ Dropout Rate Double that of...
The Truth About Academic Redshirting
Your child will turn 5 this summer. It’s not a bad time for a birthday party; the kids can run...
3 Elements of a Pre-K and Kindergarten Curriculum that Make a Difference
At Fessenden, we often hear that students are happy to go to school each day. Beginning with our...
Technology and Young Children: Finding the Right Mix
As a parent, the question of how and when to introduce technology into a child’s life can be a...