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21 Oct, 2024

The Benefits of Small Class Sizes for Students

2024-10-21T09:26:37-05:00Monday, October 21, 2024|Learning Environment, Private School, Tenney Subscribers|

We've all heard that small class sizes are good for the education of a child (or even an adult, if you're considering college students). When you look at the brochures for many private schools and colleges, small class size is always one of the things that they mention as one of their advantages over [...]

18 Oct, 2024

Gifted and Talented: The Importance of Challenging Gifted Children

2024-10-14T08:29:52-05:00Friday, October 18, 2024|Tenney Subscribers, Learning Environment, Learning Strategies, Parents|

As parents, we all think our children are unique. We may ooh, and awe at the mermaid picture Suzie has drawn or praise Billy repeatedly for his perfect score on his spelling test. Indeed, all children are individuals, and in their own way special, but in reality, only about 10% of the United States [...]

14 Oct, 2024

Tips for International Students Studying in America

2024-10-10T11:43:06-05:00Monday, October 14, 2024|International students, Parents, Tenney Subscribers, Transition Between Schools|

While many would be scared to go to school in a foreign country, others would jump at the chance. It could seem really exciting to others. Not only will children and young adults get to see more of the world, they can also get a better education than they could get at home. Going to [...]

7 Oct, 2024

10 Noteworthy Benefits of a Shorter School Day

2024-10-21T12:30:17-05:00Monday, October 7, 2024|Student Health, Education Info, Learning Environment, Learning Strategies|

Our individualized learning setup at the Tenney School allows us to offer more instruction in a shorter amount of time. Since students receive dedicated 1:1 teaching for all core subjects, they don't need to bother spending time on topics that aren't on their instructional level. Our general school hours run from 9 am - [...]

30 Sep, 2024

The Right Fit: When a Smaller, One-to-One School is the Solution for Your Anxious Child

2024-09-30T09:29:51-05:00Monday, September 30, 2024|Uncategorized|

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 [...]

27 Sep, 2024

Why US Private High Schools Are the Top Choice for International Students

2024-09-27T10:26:40-05:00Friday, September 27, 2024|International students, Education Info, Private School|

Higher education remains one of the largest top services exported by the United States. In fact, American colleges and universities attract more than a million international students annually. Higher education generates $42 billion in revenue for the US. Thus, it's more lucrative than some agricultural exports like corn and soybeans. According to research conducted by [...]

23 Sep, 2024

How Private Schools Like Tenney Minimize Bullying: A Safer Learning Environment

2024-09-19T10:01:23-05:00Monday, September 23, 2024|Student Health, Parents, Private School, Tenney Subscribers|

Unfortunately, bullying is a very real problem in American schools today. No matter the age of your child, they have likely experienced bullying in their school. Whether they have experienced these incidents as a bystander, a victim, or the culprit of the bullying, your child will be impacted by the situation, and the impact [...]

16 Sep, 2024

14 Pros and Cons of Graduating Early in Texas

2024-09-12T11:27:46-05:00Monday, September 16, 2024|Learning Strategies, Education Info, Private School|

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 [...]

9 Sep, 2024

Your Child Doesn’t Want to Change Schools — Now What?

2024-09-10T08:11:16-05:00Monday, September 9, 2024|Education Info, Customized Curriculum, Learning Environment, Transition Between Schools|

For the average parent, the best thing that could ever happen to them is moving into a place with a school nearby. You've just moved, and everything seemed fine until your child refused to go. They want to retain their current school, yet it may not be practical. What do you do? How do [...]

26 Aug, 2024

The Pros and Cons of Using Discord in the Classroom

2024-08-27T08:22:10-05:00Monday, August 26, 2024|Education Info, Learning Strategies|

Technology has impacted the way students learn and interact with each other in the classroom. The traditional in-person experience has been replaced by online learning, which has opened up a world of opportunities for teachers and students alike. One such platform gaining traction in the classroom is Discord, a chatroom-style program that can be [...]

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