Teachers mention over and over again how this generation of students struggle with writing. While it's a frustrating challenge, in many cases, it's not their fault. These students have grown up in an age where long-form communication is rarely required. Most students value short communications--snaps, texts, and memes, for example--over longer-form discourse--and may not [...]
When choosing a school, it's important to consider that the education your child receives will have a long-lasting impact on their life. Before spring break, many students will hear which schools they have been accepted to and will attend in the next school year. With so many options available to students these days, making [...]
Are you a student who is interested in graduating early in Texas? Graduating from high school early is possible with the help of your school counselor or your principal, who can help you plan. However, you may need to think about a few things about why you want to graduate early and what you [...]
It's no secret that teenagers are not morning people. Most of them would rather sleep in than wake up early for school. Unfortunately, the vast majority of high schools start around 7:30 am, so many students are forced to wake up early when their bodies are not naturally inclined to do so. In this [...]
Whether your child is about to enter the fifth grade or the twelfth grade, if you're thinking about sending them to a private school, you need to know a little bit of information about the different types available to students. There are several kinds of private schools. Although each is similar in that they [...]
ADHD students may face a number of unique struggles in the classroom. Not only can they struggle more with boredom, including struggling to focus on tasks that they do not consider compelling, but they may need to take more breaks during the day, spend more time moving, or have the freedom to focus more [...]
As a parent, your child's education holds an invaluable place in your life. You dream of your child flourishing, of walking across that graduation stage with a proud smile. But what happens when that dream seems to blur because your child is grappling with anxiety and stress? Often, traditional school settings—with their large classrooms [...]
Deciding whether to send your child to a private school can be challenging. As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is getting the best education possible. You must make the right decision. When you're debating between sending your child to public school and sending your child to private school, there are a few [...]
Deciding what clubs or sports to join can be one of the most exciting parts of a new school year. The Tenney School offers more options than you might expect to involve yourself at school. Even if your love for our one-to-one learning model makes you question whether involving yourself in larger group activities [...]
As students adjust to the new year, it's important both parents and students understand how to mitigate academic issues. Time blindness—which is the phenomenon that causes someone to lose track of time when engaged in an activity—is common in children and teens. Even more, it is common in children with ADHD. It's crucial parents [...]
