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16 Dec, 2024

Differentiation: Why Customized Instruction Is Necessary

2024-12-10T09:03:39-06:00Monday, December 16, 2024|Customized Curriculum, Education Info, Private School, Tenney Subscribers|

Customized instruction is an important aspect that is often overlooked in the classroom. It's no secret that children learn at different speeds and in different ways. Take a peek into any classroom and you'll see some students gravitating to technology. Others prefer to talk through processes. Still, others draw, write, or puzzle their way through [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 - [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

19 Aug, 2024

The Importance of a Late Morning Start: Why Early Mornings Are Bad for Learners

2024-08-20T08:51:09-05:00Monday, August 19, 2024|Customized Curriculum, Education Info, Learning Environment, Learning Strategies|

Schools, across the nation, often start at incredibly early hours. It's not uncommon for elementary schools to start as early as 7:15 or 7:30 in the morning. Middle and high schools may start as early as 8:00. Those hours are far from ideal for most students. In fact, an early-morning start term can be [...]

26 Apr, 2024

Technology in Schools Calls for a Change in Learning

2024-04-26T09:27:50-05:00Friday, April 26, 2024|Learning Strategies, Parents, Teachers, Tenney Subscribers|

Before immediate access to answers on the internet, learning involved a certain amount of wonder and curiosity. Somebody's interest had to be piqued enough to want to seek out a person who would know the answer. Or maybe the answer would be found in a physical book in the library. Finding out information took [...]

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