Your teen just got home from school. They sit down to study. Their book is open, laptop on, but then ding, a notification pops up. They tell themselves "it's just one text" or "just a quick scroll". Before long their study session is almost over and they haven't even started studying yet! Sound familiar? [...]
Has your teen studied for hours only to forget everything on test day? The truth is, your student is not alone in this experience! As parents, we tend to assume that memory works like a computer: information is learned, gets stored in our memory, and later is pulled out in the form of recalling. [...]
When struggling in school, it can feel like all hope is lost for the student. Naturally, as a parent, this feels concerning. Whether the student is experiencing failing grades, late assignments, or other academic challenges there is one silver lining. There's something that many families overlook: struggling in school can actually be a good [...]
Does your student disengage from the classroom or zone out halfway through a lecture? While most schools stick to traditional class lengths, research actually suggests there's an ideal class length for maximizing a student's attention span and potential. In this article, I'll break down the science behind ideal class length and show you why [...]
Having a strong academic foundation is essential for long term success as a student. No other skill is as important as student organization. It not only readies middle and high school students for life beyond, but also directly assists in building other valuable skills such as confidence, independence, and college readiness. In this guide, [...]
Grade-skipping can sound like a fast track to academic success, especially when your child seems bored or underchallenged. But while the idea of advancing a grade may appeal to parents seeking to match a gifted student’s academic pace, the long-term social, emotional, and even academic impacts deserve a closer look. At The Tenney School, [...]
In today's fast-paced world, the traditional 7-8 hour school day is being re-evaluated. Educators, parents, and students alike are recognizing that longer hours don't necessarily equate to better learning outcomes. Instead, shorter school days are gaining traction for their potential to boost academic performance, enhance mental well-being, and provide students with a more balanced [...]
If you’ve ever missed an application deadline or realized mid-year that your child’s current school just isn’t the right fit, you’re not alone. Many families face unexpected changes—moves, learning challenges, or simply have the need for a better academic environment. That’s where rolling admissions in private schools come in. This flexible, parent-friendly approach to [...]
In today’s fast-paced educational environment, academic pressure is a reality for many students. From elementary school through high school, the race to excel can lead to overwhelming stress and anxiety—not just for students, but for parents too. As a parent, it’s difficult to know when to encourage your child to persevere through challenges and [...]
As Texas prepares to roll out a new wave of educational reform, one term is on every parent's radar: school vouchers. But what many may not realize is that the official name for Texas’s school voucher program is the Education Savings Account (ESA). Set to launch in the 2026–27 school year, this initiative is [...]
