The Fessy Den Blog

Fessenden’s Kindergarten Helps Get Out the Vote!

Caught up in the excitement of Super Tuesday, Fessenden’s Kindergarten discussed the importance of voting and created this terrific “Go Vote!” video. We hope it inspires or at least amuses.   And, if you are you looking for motivation from a slightly older, and perhaps more well known, group of voting enthusiasts, we offer 32...
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Two Cs That Help Develop Good Decision-Making in Middle School Boys

Critical thinking and collaboration in the classroom are the two Cs that nurture good decision-making in Middle School boys. There are many opportunities for educators to help Middle School boys develop good decision-making skills. The 21st Century learning approach, which promotes mastery of the “six Cs” (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, character, and cross-cultural competency),...
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The Responsive Classroom Supports Three Areas of Child Development Impacting Student Success in Fourth Grade

Fourth grade is challenging for many students. Academic expectations are higher than they were in third grade, and children work more independently. Friendships are more important and more complicated. There is increased academic and social pressure. To help your son thrive, you want to find a school that understands the intricate relationships between academic expectations,...
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To Support Early Learning, Pre-K Programs Must Foster Three Areas of Child Development

High-quality Pre-K programs understand that your child’s physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development is critical to building a foundation for learning. The developmental changes that young children experience in Pre-K are critical to their long-term success. It is important to nurture your son’s physical, cognitive, and social and emotional development. To help him thrive,...
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A Day in the Life of a Fessenden Fourth Grader

At Fessenden, fourth grade is a unique and formative year. Students create strong, meaningful connections with their peers, and they take on increased responsibility for their own individual learning. From their first day in September, they are informed of their role as leaders of the Lower School. As leaders of the Lower School, these boys...
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Getting to Know Fessenden’s Head of School Steve Armstrong

Steve Armstrong began his tenure as Fessenden’s Head of School on July 1, 2018. Towards the end of his first year, Steve answered questions about himself and his time so far at Fessenden. We hope you enjoy this up-close and personal interview with Steve. Tell me about your childhood. I grew up in Ithaca, New...
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The Benefits of an All-Boys School

Is single-sex education the right choice for your son? Here are three reasons to choose an all-boys school. Boys and girls interact with the world very differently. This is especially evident in the classroom. To help children succeed, teachers need to adapt to the distinct learning styles of each child. That’s a challenge even in...
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Best of the Fessy-Den Blog 2019

  Before we launch our 2020 editorial calendar, we are taking a look back at some of 2019’s most popular Fessy-Den Blog posts. From what experts have to say about single-sex education to exploring how project-based learning can help create the changemakers of the future, we hope you enjoy The Best of the Fessy-Den Blog...
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