Grade Skipping: 5 Reasons Your Child Shouldn’t Skip a School Grade
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 [...]
10 Noteworthy Benefits of a Shorter School Day
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 [...]
What Parents Need to Know About Rolling Admissions in Private Schools
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 [...]
Balancing Technology in the Classroom: How The Tenney School Builds Digital Discipline
In today’s hyper-connected world, technology is woven into every aspect of our lives—including education. But as digital devices become more prevalent, schools face a critical challenge: How do you balance the benefits of classroom [...]
When to Push and When to Pause: Helping Your Child Navigate Academic Stress
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 [...]
The Social Benefits of Small Learning Environments
When parents consider the best educational setting for their child, academic rigor and extracurricular opportunities often top the list. However, one factor that is sometimes overlooked, yet critically important, is the social development of [...]
Texas School Vouchers Explained: What Parents Need to Know About ESAs in 2025
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 [...]
How Traditional Curriculum Can Destroy Student Interest and Motivation
Teachers know that to make learning more interesting, they must make it relevant. As much as students complain about the traditional approach to education, a typical curriculum relies on the fact that they can [...]