When it comes to high school class periods, a great setup is breaking the classes into 30-minute blocked intervals. These shorter classes offer a lot of awesome benefits to the students and provide a great school experience for them. Here are some of the great benefits of shorter class periods. Their Concentration Increases When [...]
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 [...]
As students progress in their education, many schools opt for longer class durations. Typically, classes extend from fifty to ninety minutes, depending on the school's structure and teaching style. However, the ideal class length is considerably shorter. By maintaining shorter classes, such as the thirty-minute sessions offered at The Tenney School, students can fully [...]
Classroom size is an important factor for a student's education. I want to discuss why smaller classrooms have a number of benefits that should not be overlooked when considering a school. 1. More Individualized Learning One of the biggest advantages of a smaller classroom is the individualized nature of them. While this varies depending on [...]
When researching schools you may have come across the term "student teacher ratio". There's a number of benefits to having a low student teacher ratio and I want to discuss what these are and why it matters so much. What is Student Teacher Ratio? The student teacher ratio is a measure of the schools total [...]
It's no surprise that many students wish that homework did not exist. It's an age old problem since students began coming to school. While homework can be a lot of work I want to discuss some reasons why homework should not be banned. It's actually more helpful than you'd think. Reason 1: Repetition Matters Believe [...]
As a parent, I'm sure you've heard the term "504 plan" thrown around. It can sound cryptic at first but I promise it'll make sense once we define what it is and how it works. So let's dive into answering the question of what is a 504 plan? What is a 504 Plan? A 504 [...]
Should cell phones be allowed in school? As cell phones have developed, the role of them in the classroom have become increasingly blurred. Many teachers stand firmly by the fact that they disrupt the classroom and should be banned. Other teachers rely on them as a way to further engagement in the class. Let's discuss [...]
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 [...]
Your child deserves to feel confident and happy at school. So, if your child is expressing a disinterest in school, or a sense of sadness because of school, it might be time to consider sending your child to a different school. As a parent, it's hard to make these decisions. Here are a few [...]
