Managing Screen Time at Boarding School
A common anxiety-provoking question that parents often ponder is, “how much screen time is too...
The Private School Difference In a World of Standardized Tests
If you’re one of the many parents deciding between private and public school for your child, you...
How Community Service Shapes Executive Functioning
The middle school years mark an important transition for young boys. Their educational journeys...
Why Parents Must Get Comfortable with the Word ‘Failure’
Parents often have a visceral reaction to the word “failure” in the context of student learning....
The Case for Studying Spanish in Pre-K and Kindergarten
At Fessenden, we believe students benefit in myriad ways from studying a second (or third)...
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...
The ABCs of Middle School Boys: ‘C’ is for Change
This is part 3 of a three-part series.
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...
What Actual Students Are Saying About Junior Boarding School
If you’re considering boarding school for your child, there is no better way to get an authentic...