The Running Boy at Fessenden Junior Boarding School
Imagine that you are eleven years old, experiencing that potent mix of boundless exuberance and...
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How Some Schools Work Against Boys’ Natural Learning Styles
How Boys Learn: 5 Teaching Strategies for Boys It’s common knowledge that many girls mature faster...
Private Schools and “Teaching to the Test”: Why Lack of State Testing is an Advantage
Standardized testing, to measure how well schools and educators are teaching children, is...
Matt Nathanson Visits Fessenden
Whenever alumni drop by to see the School, they are surprised by the changes that have occurred...
Private School ‘Fit’: How to Tell When It’s Right
Families often make a decision about a private or independent school based on two things: intuition...
7 Fessenden-Inspired Winter Activities for Kids to Help Fight Cabin Fever
If you are a New Englander, you probably don’t need to be told that Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see...
5 Ways to Measure the ‘Success’ of a Junior Boarding School Program
In more ways than one, boarding school is an investment. There is, of course, the financial reality...
Team Sports vs. Individual Sports: How to Help Your Child Choose
Before delving into the intricacies of team sports vs. individual sports, it's crucial to...
Public vs. Private Kindergarten: Making the Right Decision
Kindergarten. For most children, it’s the foundation of their education. A time for both play and...
How Does the Boston Public Schools Lottery Work?
Every winter, families from Back Bay to Beacon Hill, from the North End to the South End, go...