The time teenagers start their school day might seem like a minor scheduling issue—but it’s actually a powerful lever for improving student health, academic success, and emotional well-being. As schools across the United States rethink traditional start times, compelling research has shown that later school schedules allow teens to get more sleep, reduce stress, [...]
In today’s crowded classrooms, even the brightest students can struggle to reach their full potential. Parents often ask: Is there a better way? At The Tenney School, the answer is clear—and it's backed by results. Our students have improved their test scores by an impressive 9.6% over the past year, proving that one-on-one learning [...]
If your child once loved school but now dreads logging into class, you're not alone. Across the world, students have been battling 'Zoom Fatigue'—a draining mix of boredom, screen burnout, and disconnection. But what if online learning didn't have to be this way? At Tenney School Live, we believe virtual education can be personal, [...]
Remember the weight of a backpack stuffed with textbooks? For generations, students lugged around heavy volumes—but now, a tablet or laptop can hold an entire library. As classrooms evolve, one question remains: Are digital textbooks actually better than the printed ones we grew up with? In this article I'm going to be breaking down [...]
Every morning feels like a battle - getting your child out of bed, ready for breakfast, and out the door to make their first class in time. The starting time for schools seems to get earlier and earlier as the student gets older and it only makes the issue of time harder. These are [...]
Educational approaches are always changing. As an online school, we have students come to us from a variety of different academic backgrounds. One thing seems to remain consistent, these students are seeking out a more personalized learning environment. Across the country, classrooms seem to get larger and larger in size each year as teachers [...]
As your child gets older and older, school begins to require students to become independent. This is most evident in the transition from elementary school to middle school. In elementary school, teachers will generally 'hold the hand of students'. This is in the form of walking with them from class to class, writing in [...]
Private school is known for having a number of benefits over public schools. Small class sizes, specialized curriculums, and better academic opportunities. While these benefits are great, traditional private schools still have aspects that can affect your child in negative ways. These concerns have been growing with parents over the years, with many of [...]
For many parents, the traditional school environment isn’t always the best fit for their child’s unique needs. The structured schedules, crowded classrooms, and constant social interactions can be particularly challenging for children with ADHD or anxiety. Online schooling has emerged as an alternative that provides flexibility and personalized learning, but is it the right [...]
The time of day a school starts for students is a widely discussed topic. There's a number of reasons that can be argued for both sides too. Our Tenney School Live program starts at 9:00am. We're going to dive into our experience with having a later school day as well as the benefits we've [...]
