IEPs and 504 Plans: What Are the Differences?
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 [...]
Happy Anniversary! Celebrating 48 Years of One-to-One Learning
On this day in 1973, The Tenney School was founded. We are so thankful to be able to celebrate all these years, our staff, and the students we helped along the way. Here is [...]
Congratulations Tenney Class of 2021!
We would like to congratulate The Tenney School class of 2021! You have persevered through the most trying senior year in memory, and done so with enthusiasm and espirit de corp. Here are the schools [...]
Considering Private School Types: Which One Is Best for Your Child?
Elementary Public Schools in the United States started as a one-room schoolhouse and evolved into overcrowded classrooms. Only the wealthiest families could afford to send their children to private schools, which for the most part [...]
AP vs Dual Enrollment: Which Type of College Course is Better?
High schoolers looking forward to applying for college frequently look for means to not only be prepared but get ahead of the curve through curricula and courses that have college level rigor. With the right [...]
What’s Your Plan to Avoid the Summer Slide?
Every year, many students suffer from the "summer slide", or learning loss over the summer months, when they aren't in school and aren't engaging in the activities they need to help keep their minds sharp. [...]
TenneyTube Episode 10: International Students…Coming to America
TenneyTube is a series of videos about common issues for middle and high school students. Episode 10 is about international students. Prior to the pandemic, there were record-breaking numbers of international students in America. Many [...]
Teenagers and Empathy: Why Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom Is Important
Teenagers and Empathy: Why Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom Is Important Ah, the smartphone. Great for many things — entertainment, hand-eye coordination, etc. — yet thoroughly detrimental to social behavior and physical interactions. With [...]