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,...
Fourth Grade: Fuel a Desire to Learn During this Critical Year
Fourth grade is a critical year in a student’s academic journey. As children become some of the...
Top 6 Best Books for 5 Year Old Boys
Have you exhausted your options at your public library? Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of...
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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...
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3 Ways to Impress a Junior Boarding School by Showing Engagement
We think there’s a good boarding school fit for every boy who wants to attend, but the fact...
Fessenden’s Top Six Books for Boys to Inspire and Guide Them on the Journey Through Boyhood
Each chapter of your son’s life comes with new joys and challenges. That’s why parents are constant...
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...
A Fessenden Fashion Lesson
For many of us, a necktie on a little boy conjures images of uncomfortable squirming at a formal...
Why I Chose a Private Pre-K Instead of Preschool for My 4-Year-Old Son
As they set out to research educational options for their youngest son, Dave Visco and his wife Jen...
To Support Early Learning, Pre-K Programs Must Foster Three Areas of Child Development
Pre-K Programs: Building a Foundation for Learning High-quality Pre-K programs understand that your...