Blog Resources
Our dedicated faculty and staff are passionate about guiding middle school boys on their journey to academic, athletic, and personal growth.
Through our blog resources, we strive to share our experiences and the teaching strategies that foster resilience and character development in students at this great stage of development. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or student, our wisdom offers valuable perspectives on nurturing confident, compassionate young men ready to thrive in today’s world. Join us as we champion the strengths of middle school boys.
10 Ways to Build Executive Function Skills in Middle School Boys
Middle school is where the wheels can come off for a lot of boys—not because they aren’t bright, and not because they don’t care, but because the demands of school, athletics, and an expanding social life suddenly start requiring a different set of skills than those used in elementary school.
If you’ve watched your son struggle in this stage, you are not alone. Many boys who are capable learners can get labeled as unmotivated, disorganized, or even lazy when what’s really going on is far simpler: they’re still developing executive function skills.
Read more about what executive function is and how you can help your son build these skills.
10 Ways to Build Executive Function Skills in Middle School Boys
The Benefits of Reclassing
In the past it was known as “repeating a grade” or “being held back” and was somewhat rare, but reclassing is now a common practice and can provide students with a growth opportunity they might not have otherwise.
Read more about what reclassing is and how it can benefit most students.
Phone Free since 1945
Recent research identifies the detrimental effects of cell phones and social media on teens. Cardigan does not allow our students to have phones on campus, and it's amazing to see the positive effects on academics, athletics, and social development.
Read more about Cardigan’s experience from our Head of School Chris Day.
What is Experiential Learning?
Experiential learning is extremely effective with middle school boys. It's hands-on, engaging, and, if done right, has implications far beyond the classroom.
Read more about the benefits of experiential learning for middle school boys.