Jude was recruited to play soccer.  That was his thing and he knew it was a ticket to some of the aspirations his parents had for him–a top tier college, a chance to maximize his athletic talents, a way forward. ...

It’s November and the first snowfall is forecast for later this week.  School’s been in session for a few months, first quarter grades have been tabulated and assigned, students are beginning to see results flow from their attention to study. ...

Ethan arrived on campus that September only a shade over 100 pounds, watery-eyed, trying gamely to pull off the insouciance he read in classmates’  faces.  He gave away the game, though.  He was nervous and uncertain, although his last name...

An article came across my desk recently, a broad examination of the relationship between parents and independent schools.  Written by Kevin Kunst, it ran as “New Wave” in the Fall 2022 issue of Independent School.  In it, Mr. Kunst lays...

I want to tell a story about a boy from my time teaching.  He was someone I didn’t really help.  He took approximately 349 AP classes, he could toss touchdowns with ease, and when he got to high school his...

Back to school means all the possibilities and the pitfalls occur in equal measure for parents and students alike. That's normal. healthy, and helpful. Families are right where they need to be....