Why Teacher-Talk Stifles Student Learning
Some teachers love to talk! It's great to have an enthusiastic, passionate teacher, but in the classroom, there needs to be a balance between talking and listening. Too much teacher-talk can actually harm a student's [...]
What Differentiated Instruction Means in the Classroom
The concept of differentiated instruction has been around a while, but it increasingly gets more attention. At The Tenney School, we take differentiated instruction to its foundation by creating an environment that places one student [...]
How to Talk to Your Child About Being Gifted & Talented
There is a difference between identifying a gifted & talent child and tracking them into a GT program. One of the most important steps is to talk to your child about what it means to [...]
5 Ways Teachers Can Build Confidence In Middle School Students
Confidence In Middle School Middle school students are often underestimated by both parents and teachers. It is a time of life that can be overlooked, overshadowed by the formative years in elementary school and the [...]
Learning Discipline and Getting a Rounded Education
At what point does a student leave school and join the real world? Is it when they get their first job? Is it when they leave high school for college? Is it when they leave [...]
What Parents Need to Know About Dysgraphia
Most parents have heard of dyslexia before, but how many know what dysgraphia is? The word "dysgraphia" is composed of two Greek words: "dys," meaning difficult, and "graphia," meaning writing. From that, we get difficult [...]
Private Schools Prepare International Students for College
International students have to face many challenges when they come to the United States to study. In fact, there are times when even getting into a school poses a challenge, even if the student is [...]
Thriving in Small Schools
With so many educational choices available today, the controversy continues to grow on what type of school makes the most sense for any given individual student. The term 'small school' represents a relative term; however, [...]