Gifted and talented (GT) children are a definable group of K-12 students recognized for their advanced learning capabilities. Often, their bright minds are recognized by parents and subsequently tested for confirmation. While having a gifted child is a good thing, what does it mean when choosing their school? Choosing the right school for GT children takes more [...]
Customized Instruction The right education will prove to be a valuable asset to every child who receives one. However, many children pass through school to graduation without actually learning what they are supposed to learn. The scandal that occurred in the Atlanta school district where several educators manipulated student scores so that the students would be eligible [...]
Most parents would agree that customized instruction for students is more effective than the broad curriculum used in the classroom by large schools, yet they might still wonder: how much of a difference will it really make? Caring parents understand how choosing the education path for their children is a big responsibility, as it's one [...]
We would like to congratulate our Tenney School Class of 2018. You have finished well this phase of your academic journey. We wish you all the best as you take on even bigger challenges next year. We know you will do well!
In case you missed it, you can check out our 2018 Spring Music Performance on our YouTube Channel. We're really proud of how much our music students have learned. Below are links to the performances. https://youtu.be/tKW_jSVmokI?list=PLWrEKET0tyHIFJdNFSb1kHl5_ZHAVoC_k https://youtu.be/U4gBGPkLhAs?list=PLWrEKET0tyHIFJdNFSb1kHl5_ZHAVoC_k https://youtu.be/lsP6XbjZCgE?list=PLWrEKET0tyHIFJdNFSb1kHl5_ZHAVoC_k https://youtu.be/TAi5QkCdvl0 https://youtu.be/KXwYSagNrwQ?list=PLWrEKET0tyHIFJdNFSb1kHl5_ZHAVoC_k https://youtu.be/stsXAggwXM8?list=PLWrEKET0tyHIFJdNFSb1kHl5_ZHAVoC_k https://youtu.be/GHaJ3p0MgZI?list=PLWrEKET0tyHIFJdNFSb1kHl5_ZHAVoC_k https://youtu.be/VOV1c70ef60?list=PLWrEKET0tyHIFJdNFSb1kHl5_ZHAVoC_k
Because of the structure of today's society and the transformations to our economic, social, and labor systems that have already started to change in the face of rapidly evolving technology, educating today's learners is a challenge. Standardized education is losing its decades-long hold on the status quo. For years, we've pushed toward more and more [...]
April is here, so it’s time for Texas public school student to endure the annual pain of STAAR exams. As students, parents, and educators reflect on the year preparing for the STAAR, it’s hard to defend the waste the process has become. To be sure, some form of annual testing is important; not only is [...]
If you have a 2e student, you already know that the struggle is very real. Learning to balance the demands of a learning disability alongside the needs of an advanced learner is an ongoing, lifelong process. By getting your child the help they need in the classroom, however, you can improve their odds of success [...]
No matter how hard you try to teach them, some children are simply unable to manage time. It's not that they don't want to be on time or that they enjoy not being prepared for their classes and other responsibilities. Unfortunately, their physiology is such that time management will likely always be an issue. Learning [...]
It's no secret that life comes with its fair share of trials. These difficulties look different for everyone, but they're particularly painful to see in young people. From unfair treatment to poor teachers to peer pressure, there are endless possible hurdles students can face. And, when faced with these hurdles, there are many different ways [...]
