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CareerReady NYC Program Offers City Students More Paths to Success
In July, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, and several other education officials announced the launch of CareerReady NYC, a program that will help New York City students prepare for the workplace beginning this school year. Kids will be able to develop the education, work experience, and personal attributes that will put them on a path to career success and financial security. CareerReady aims to align all the components of the “public talent pipeline” to create a network of support.
Aug 16, 2019
The NYC High School Application Process is Getting Simpler and More Transparent
For years, students applying to middle and high schools in New York City had to go through a second round of applications if they didn’t get into their preferred schools. But Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza have simplified the process for the 2020-21 school year: there will only be one round of applications, and if a student doesn’t get into their higher-ranked school choices, they will be placed on a waitlist and offered admission as seats become available. Carranza said that this simplification is a result of families and educators asking for a simpler, more accessible process.
Aug 16, 2019
Celebrate National Soft Serve Day with the New Carvel at Macy’s Herald Square
There might not be a soft serve ice cream more iconic than Carvel! Celebrate National Soft Serve Day at the new Carvel Shoppe opening in Macy’s Herald Square on Monday, August 19. If you make a minimum $2 donation to the American Red Cross, you can receive a free cup or cone of soft serve between 10am-10pm. Each kid–or adult!–can receive freebie each.
Aug 15, 2019
Students at the Countryside Montessori School Enjoy a New Playground This Summer
This past spring, the Countryside Montessori School in Great Neck decided to give its playground a new look to be safer, more functional, and to help kids have more fun. The school replaced the playground’s previous wood chip flooring with green rubber mulch, which provides extra cushioning in case kids fall. Playground equipment was also rearranged to utilize more space and to centralize all equipment, so kids don’t have to go far to play on every piece of equipment they love. The head of the school and director of the program, Mary Ann Pastorelli, said the kids have been playing in the new space for two weeks–and love it.
Aug 15, 2019
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Family Day Trips and Destinations in NY, NJ, CT, MA, and PA
From museums and parks to festivals and beaches, this list has something for everyone, all within easy traveling distance from the New York City area, including Upstate New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania.
Jul 26, 2019
Times Square With Kids: It's Not Just for Tourists
Despite its reputation, Times Square is perfect for a family outing, offering a variety of things to do with kids in the heart of New York City.
Aug 13, 2019
When To Visit NYC's Museums, Zoos, and Gardens Admission Free
When to catch free admission at NYC's children's museums, zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens.
Aug 13, 2019
Awesome Family Events Happening This Weekend in Nassau County
Looking to plan an awesome weekend packed with fun for the whole family? Whether you are planning a day trip in close to the New York metro area or are looking for kid-friendly fun that's close to home, we've got you covered! There’s a lot of kid-friendly family fun planned for this weekend right here in Nassau County. From concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, and parades, you'll find something to do that keeps the whole family having fun! Plan your weekend on Long Island with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly events happening in and around Nassau County, including family fun in and near Uniondale, Wantagh, East Meadow, Roslyn Harbor, Bellmore, Garden City, Mineola, Rockville Centre, Syosset, Westbury, Farmingdale, Hempstead, Plainview, Woodbury, and Jericho.
Aug 13, 2019
How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child
There is a dizzying array of options for kids looking for extracurriculars, from academic enrichment to sports teams to social interest programs. All of these choices can make knowing which one is right for your child a difficult, and overwhelming, task–plus, if a kid wants to try different things, parents can wind up spending a fortune getting them from activity to activity. So how can you make sure you and your kid have made the right after-school choices? Local after-school activity directors, moms, and child psychologists share their tips for finding the right program.
Aug 08, 2019
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Education and Tutoring: Why Kids Need the Freedom to Fail
I recently received a phone call from a parent; she was confused and concerned regarding a shift in her ten-year-old son’s approach to his schoolwork. “Jason has always loved school,” she began, “but last year he just kind of… gave up. He’s so bright and he really wants to do well – I don’t know what happened.” This, unfortunately, is a common occurrence in the world of tutoring. Many children begin their academic careers with passion and promise, only to show signs of hesitancy, and even apathy, as they near the end of elementary school. Parents are left wondering, “What happened?”
Sep 06, 2018
CareerReady NYC Program Offers City Students More Paths to Success
In July, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, and several other education officials announced the launch of CareerReady NYC, a program that will help New York City students prepare for the workplace beginning this school year. Kids will be able to develop the education, work experience, and personal attributes that will put them on a path to career success and financial security. CareerReady aims to align all the components of the “public talent pipeline” to create a network of support.
Aug 16, 2019
The NYC High School Application Process is Getting Simpler and More Transparent
For years, students applying to middle and high schools in New York City had to go through a second round of applications if they didn’t get into their preferred schools. But Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza have simplified the process for the 2020-21 school year: there will only be one round of applications, and if a student doesn’t get into their higher-ranked school choices, they will be placed on a waitlist and offered admission as seats become available. Carranza said that this simplification is a result of families and educators asking for a simpler, more accessible process.
Aug 16, 2019
Celebrate National Soft Serve Day with the New Carvel at Macy’s Herald Square
There might not be a soft serve ice cream more iconic than Carvel! Celebrate National Soft Serve Day at the new Carvel Shoppe opening in Macy’s Herald Square on Monday, August 19. If you make a minimum $2 donation to the American Red Cross, you can receive a free cup or cone of soft serve between 10am-10pm. Each kid–or adult!–can receive freebie each.
Aug 15, 2019
Students at the Countryside Montessori School Enjoy a New Playground This Summer
This past spring, the Countryside Montessori School in Great Neck decided to give its playground a new look to be safer, more functional, and to help kids have more fun. The school replaced the playground’s previous wood chip flooring with green rubber mulch, which provides extra cushioning in case kids fall. Playground equipment was also rearranged to utilize more space and to centralize all equipment, so kids don’t have to go far to play on every piece of equipment they love. The head of the school and director of the program, Mary Ann Pastorelli, said the kids have been playing in the new space for two weeks–and love it.
Aug 15, 2019
Kenillath Shalom Synagogue Is Launching New Torah School This Fall
This fall, Kehillath Shalom Synagogue in Cold Spring Harbor will launch its new youth education approach, The Torah School, for children in kindergarten through seventh grade and their families. This Reconstructionist synagogue, founded in 1969, reorganized its Hebrew School after extensive conversations with its School Committee, current students and parents, and consultants. The Torah School's new educational model will excite and energize the students, their parents, and the entire synagogue community.
Aug 15, 2019
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Benefits of Music Education
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Nov 16, 2017
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