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Parents Have Spidey Senses
I have a theory. Parents have spidey senses. Not the comic book kind. The boarding school parent kind. I’ve watched it happen on hundreds of campus tours. A family arrives, excited and nervous, carrying a thousand questions. They listen politely as we talk about academic programs, college matriculation, student-to-teacher ratios, and campus traditions. But while…
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When “Extra Time” Becomes a Public Debate.
Last night, Tuesday, May 19th, I found myself sitting in bed reading a Wall Street Journal article about the growing backlash surrounding SAT and ACT accommodations, particularly extra time. Almost instantly, I was transported back to my own testing experience as a student with ADHD and slow processing speed, wondering if the people around me…
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Beyond the Bell Announces New Chapter for Andrew Waugh at Franklin Academy
Some opportunities feel professional. Others feel personal. For Andrew Waugh, accepting the role of Admissions & Student Engagement Associate, Research Fellow at Franklin Academy feels like both. After spending the past several years working in boarding school communities across the country, Waugh will officially join Franklin Academy in August, bringing with him a background in student life,…
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A January Reminder: The Beyond the Bell One Minute Reflections on LinkedIn
As schools return from winter break and routines reset, I want to make sure Beyond the Bell readers are aware of something we have already put into motion. In early December, Beyond the Bell began publishing a weekly one minute reflection video series on LinkedIn. The series is public, ongoing, and designed to add a…