Knowledge Is More Than a Google Search
There’s a story that goes like this. A man comes across three men laying bricks. He pauses to watch...
The ABCs of Middle School Boys: ‘B’ is for Belonging
This is part 2 of a three-part series.
How Innovation and Boarding Schools Go Hand-in-Hand
What do junior boarding schools and marshmallow-powered jetpacks have in common? Resources and...
3 Signs Your Son is Too Smart for His Middle School
When are good grades not good enough? When your son is bored in school.
Can Reading Help Your Child Avoid the ‘Summer Slide’?
There is a natural crescendo of any school year that typically culminates with a finale of tests,...
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...
Two Cs That Help Develop Good Decision-Making in Middle School Boys
There are many opportunities for educators to help Middle School boys develop good decision-making...
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...
Life and Leadership – A Popular Fessenden Course for Middle School Social Development
The energy is vibrant in the Life and Leadership classroom. Boys are buzzing around the room and...