6 Effective Ways Teachers Can Close the Achievement Gap in the Classroom
The achievement gap, or the disparity in academic performance between various students, is an important educational issue. Students from low-income and marginalized backgrounds, as well as those with learning disabilities, frequently fall behind their [...]
Grade Skipping: 5 Reasons Your Child Shouldn’t Skip a School Grade
"Is grade skipping the best option for my child?" As a parent of a smart kid, this thought might have crossed your mind. Before making a decision, it's important to weigh the pros and [...]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Year Round School
Throughout most of the country, school systems are setup to allow a long summer break. This is great for supporting summer programs and activities: camps, family vacations, and trips to the neighborhood pool, for example. On [...]
The Pros and Cons of Using Discord in the Classroom
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 The traditional in-person experience has been replaced by online learning, which has opened up a world of opportunities for [...]
Screen Time in School: When Are Students Ready for It and What Are the Downsides?
Technology has made its way into the classroom in schools across the country. Sometimes, this is for the best. But other times, it has negative consequences. At The Tenney School, we stay in touch [...]
Our 8 Favorite Myths About Private Schools
"Private school" can take on many different meanings based on someone's own personal background, experience, and beliefs. In this blog, we'll dispel some myths about private schools so you can base your decision on facts [...]
AP vs Dual Enrollment: Which Type of College Course is Better?
So what are some of the differences in AP vs dual enrollment classes? High schoolers looking to apply for college frequently look for means to not only be prepared but get ahead of the [...]
6 Excellent Benefits of Shorter Class Periods
When it comes to high school class periods, a great setup is breaking the classes into 30-minute blocked intervals. These shorter classes offer a lot of awesome benefits to the students and provide a [...]
Registration is open for our 2024 school year! Inquire today to get more information on our individualized learning program.
Registration is open for our 2024 Summer program! We’re accepting all students in grades 5 – 12!