How to Help Your Teen When They Struggle With Grades
Being a teenager is a busy and challenging time. It's at once the most exciting your student's life has ever been and often the most difficult. Combine growth spurts with social maneuvering and tough new [...]
How to Teach Children Personal Finance Before They Apply for College (And College Loans)
As they enroll in college, many students find themselves facing a sudden increase in financial decisions. However, the decisions they make now, from applying for student loans to which college they attend, can have a [...]
The Importance of a Late Morning Start: Why Early Mornings Are Bad for Learners
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 [...]
10 Noteworthy Benefits of a Shorter School Day
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 [...]
What to Do If You Live Near a Great Elementary School But a Poor Middle School District
Choosing the appropriate school for your child can have a huge impact on his or her academic achievement. The good news is that there are numerous educational options available nowadays, from homeschooling, online schools, charter [...]
Individualized Instruction: Metacognitive Skills Improve Learning and Studying Skills
If you're reading this post, you're likely aware of the concept of individualized instruction. Often, we think about this concept in terms of subject matter within a particular discipline. For example, a student in third [...]
What You Can Do When Your Child Is Struggling With Writer’s Block
Writing a research paper is no easy task, and it is something that takes a lot of hard work and commitment. Because of this, it is important that your child knows what steps to follow [...]
From Taboo to Acceptance, How the 504 Plan Entered the Mainstream
Academic difficulties can arise for a variety of reasons for children with physical or mental problems. However, use federal legislation to ensure that your child's unique needs are satisfied. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act [...]