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Parents

13 Dec, 2024

Transitioning to Middle School: Common Problems

2024-12-10T08:54:34-06:00Friday, December 13, 2024|Transition Between Schools, Parents, Tenney Subscribers|

Transitioning to middle school is one of the hardest most students will face. Moving into elementary school is like transitioning to a whole new world. Unfortunately, many parents don't understand what their students will be facing as they move into those critical middle school years. Do you know how to get your child ready [...]

9 Dec, 2024

What Qualifies a Child for the Gifted and Talented Program?

2024-12-09T08:24:20-06:00Monday, December 9, 2024|Customized Curriculum, Parents, Tenney Subscribers|

While most parents believe their child is gifted at something, most people don’t know if or how their child can be accepted into a Gifted and Talented (GT) program. Federal criteria for GT programs is somewhat fuzzy, making the issue even more confusing. Let’s take a closer look at the Gifted and Talented program [...]

2 Dec, 2024

IEPs and 504 Plans: Important Differences to Note

2024-11-21T13:32:36-06:00Monday, December 2, 2024|Learning Environment, Education Info, Parents|

Every student has their own particular educational needs, but students with disabilities often have specialized needs. Fortunately, in the United States, two major federal laws ensure that these students receive these accommodations: Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. These programs can help disabled students get their education in a way that's equitable and accessible. [...]

29 Nov, 2024

5 Important Social Advantages of Small Schools

2024-11-18T08:31:08-06:00Friday, November 29, 2024|Parents, Tenney Subscribers, Uncategorized|

Social advantages are a key benefit of many small private schools. The U.S. Department of Education had a number of benefits found by their research on small private school. They had this to report based on the research: Private school students perform higher than public school students on achievement tests. Private high schools are [...]

25 Nov, 2024

Are Physical or Digital Textbooks More Effective Tools?

2024-11-18T08:18:53-06:00Monday, November 25, 2024|Education Info, Parents, Tenney Subscribers|

Choosing textbooks for students offers an interesting question for many school districts. The rise of the e-reader, alongside initiatives to put laptops and tablets in many classrooms, has led to many schools that rely on digital textbooks in order to provide students with access to critical information. In many cases, however, this hasn't turned [...]

28 Oct, 2024

How a Small School Will Help to Identify Your Child’s Strengths and Weaknesses

2024-10-28T10:21:28-05:00Monday, October 28, 2024|Tenney Subscribers, Education Info, Learning Strategies, Parents|

Attending a small school can be incredibly advantageous for any individual student. Whether your student is not socially ready for the environment at a large school with so much ongoing commotion, or your student is serious about their studies and wants to focus on learning – a small school could be a great fit [...]

25 Oct, 2024

Back to School Season: Is It Time to Set Up College Visits?

2024-10-22T10:03:19-05:00Friday, October 25, 2024|Education Info, Parents, Tenney Subscribers, Transition Between Schools|

It's time for back to school--and with the approach of that important season, it's also important to start making some critical plans for the year. Do you have a child entering their junior or senior year of high school? If so, this could be the perfect time to start planning college visits. Your child [...]

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 [...]

4 Oct, 2024

Your Guide to Private School Acceptance: 6 Proven Tips

2024-10-08T09:38:51-05:00Friday, October 4, 2024|Customized Curriculum, Education Info, Learning Environment, Learning Strategies, Parents, Private School, Transition Between Schools|

As a private school marketer, I closely work with families during the admissions process and have seen the dos and don'ts of admissions. In 2024, private schools have become a popular alternative to public schools, while many parents are having difficulty navigating the competitive admissions process. Private school acceptance strategies vary from school to [...]

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