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Academic Enrichment & Tutoring After-School Programs in Brooklyn
Give your child an educational boost by enrolling them in academic enrichment classes throughout Bro...

Tutors, Test Prep, and Academic Enrichment Programs for Kids in Queens
Find the best tutors and test prep programs in Queens that fit any schedule. View our full list of a...

Academic Enrichment & Tutoring After-School Programs in Queens
Give your child an educational boost by enrolling them in academic enrichment classes in Queens. Vie...

Academic Enrichment & Tutoring After-School Programs in Rockland County
Give your child an educational boost by enrolling them in academic enrichment classes in Rockland Co...

Academic Enrichment & Tutoring After-School Programs in Manhattan
Give your child an educational boost by enrolling them in academic enrichment classes throughout Man...

Tutors, Test Prep, and Academic Enrichment Programs for Kids on Long Island
Find the best tutors and test prep programs in Nassau & Suffolk County that fit any schedule. View o...

Tutors, Test Prep, and Academic Enrichment Programs for Kids in Brooklyn
Find the best tutors and test prep programs in Brooklyn that fit any schedule. View our full list of...

Academic Enrichment & Tutoring After-school Programs on Long Island
Give your child an educational boost by enrolling them in academic enrichment classes on Long Island...

Back-to-School Services, Resources, & Programs in Brooklyn
Make sure your kids are ready to go back to school in Brooklyn with prep classes, doctors appointmen...

Preschools, Nursery Schools, Day Cares, and Pre-K Programs in Queens
Looking for a Queens preschool? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flushing...

Foreign Language Classes & Programs for Kids in Manhattan
Introduce your child to a foreign language and help broaden their view of the world. Look up availab...

School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Manhattan This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Manhattan. Find your...

School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Brooklyn This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Brooklyn. Find your ...

School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Queens This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Queens. Find your op...

School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses on Long Island
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house on Long Island. Find yo...

School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Westchester County
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Westchester County. ...

Preschools, Nursery Schools, & Pre-K Programs in Brooklyn
Looking for a Brooklyn preschool for your children? Look no further than our list of the top prescho...

Preschools, Nursery Schools, Day Cares, and Pre-K Programs on Long Island
Looking for a Long Island preschool? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Roc...

Preschools, Nursery Schools, and Pre-K Programs in Manhattan
Looking for a Manhattan preschool? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Green...

Private & Independent Schools on Long Island
Looking for a Long Island private school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools i...

Private & Independent Schools in Manhattan
Looking for a Manhattan private school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in ...

Private & Independent Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens private school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flu...

Charter Schools & Magnet Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens charter school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flu...

Kids' Catholic & Religious Schools on Long Island
Looking for a catholic or religious school on Long Island? Look no further than our list of the top ...

Kids' Catholic & Religious Schools in Manhattan
Looking for a Manhattan religious school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools i...

Kids' Catholic & Religious Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens religious school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in F...

Schools and Educational Services for Kids with Special Needs on Long Island
Looking for a Long Island special education school? Look no further than our list of the top private...

Schools and Educational Services for Kids with Special Needs in Queens
Looking for a Queens special education school? Look no further than our list of the top private scho...

Professional Services for Kids and Families in Westchester County
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Westchester County. From tutors to lawyers, ...

Professional Services for Kids and Families in Queens
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Queens. From tutors to lawyers, search our o...

Professional Services for Kids and Families in Manhattan
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Manhattan. From tutors to lawyers, search ou...

Professional Services for Kids and Families in Brooklyn
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Brooklyn. From tutors to lawyers, search our...

Tutors, Test Prep, and Academic Enrichment Programs for Kids in Westchester County
Find the best tutors and test prep programs in Westchester County that fit any schedule. View our fu...

College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT Essay
College Board announced a variety of changes to the SAT exams for the 2020-2021 school year. ...

Where to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the New York City Area
Here are some Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities and events for kids in the New York City area. ...

This is How to Successfully Navigate At-Home Learning
This is how to balance your child's at-home learning with working from home, ensure your kids are su...

How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child
How can parents make the right after-school choices during a pandemic? We asked local experts to sha...

How to Create the Ideal Kids Homework and School Work Station at Home
Here’s how you can prepare a kids homework station that works for your child’s at-home learning expe...

10 Fun and Educational Learning Apps for Kids
UPDATED Aug. 13: Supplement your kids schooling—whether it's online or in person—with Common Sense ...

What is a Gap Year and When Should You Take One?
What is a gap year? Should I take a gap year? How do I take a gap year during COVID-19?...

This is How to Get Free Books for Kids
These 12 sites are offering free books, e-books, and magazines for kids to have fun reading at home ...

Kids' Books, Podcasts, and Other Resources About Diversity, Race, and Inclusion
Kids need to learn about diversity, race, inclusion now more than ever. Here are kids books, podcas...

The NYC Department of Ed Announces Remote Summer School
The NYC department of Ed announced that summer school will be conducted via remote instruction this ...

Why We Appreciate Teachers and Why Teachers Appreciate Teaching
Teacher Appreciation Week was the first week of May, so we asked parents what they appreciate most a...

Governor Cuomo Announces New York Schools Will Remain Closed for the Remainder of the Year
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all New York schools will remain closed for the remainder of th...

NYC Public Schools are Dropping Traditional Grades for K-8 Students due to Coronavirus Closings
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that NYC public schools will be dropping traditional grades for stude...

New York Botanical Garden Launches NYBG at Home Educational Hub
The New York Botanical Garden released NYBG at Home for Kids and Families, an online compilation of ...

This Bay Ridge School is Producing Personal Protective Equipment to Donate to Healthcare Workers
Michal Ashkenazy, the science department chair at Fontbonne Hall Academy, an all-girls high school i...

Students Who Pass Regents Class Won't Need the Exam to Graduate
In response to the statewide closures of schools to stop the spread of COVID-19, the New York State ...

This Is Why We’re Following a More Relaxed Homeschool Schedule
With all New York schools now utilizing at-home learning during the coronavirus quarantine, some par...

26 Kid-Friendly Documentaries to Watch with Your Children
Want to show your children a documentary, but unsure of which ones are okay for them to watch? Commo...

8 Fun, Mind-Stimulating Activities for Kids
Even if your kids are continuing schoolwork at home while schools are closed due to the coronavirus ...

NYC Parents Can Fill Out the Remote Learning Device Request Form Now
If you’d like to request an iPad or remote learning device from the NYC Department of Education for ...

How to Access Free Nickelodeon Resources About Social Distancing, Wellness, and More
Nickelodeon's new #KidsTogether initiative shares short-form videos, interstitials, downloadable act...

Free Educational Resources and Subscriptions for Remote Learning
Here are the free educational resources and subscriptions your family can turn to for free remote an...

9 Subscriptions Offering Free or Discounted Boxes for Family Fun
For most of us, it's only the first week of social distancing due to the Coronavirus national emerge...

How to Find a Babysitter or Nanny Right Now
Need to find a last-minute babysitter in the New York area? Don’t panic! We live in an area where fi...

As Special Education Complaints Pile Up, NY Seeks More Presiding Officers But Gets Pushback
To ease a massive backlog of special education complaints in New York City, state officials on Monda...

MoMathlon Fosters Enthusiasm in NYC Middle Schoolers
Museum of Mathematics math tournaments are happening all over New York City this week for middle sch...

Mayor de Blasio Expands 3-K for All Program Ahead of Schedule
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced that 3-K for All will expand ...

Academy of Holy Angels Students Recognized in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Isabella Dail of Saddle River, Natasha Dhanrajani of Bardonia, and Gian Lee of Englewood Cliffs, thr...

York Early College Academy Unveiled New Guidance Suite on Feb. 13
The York Early College Academy in Jamaica unveiled a new guidance suite that will host peer meditati...

Google Is Hosting Parent-Child Internet Safety Workshops This Week
Google hosted the first of its parent-child Internet safety workshops in partnership with the Nation...

Community Schools Have Been a Success for NYC Students
The New York City Department of Education released the NYC Community Schools Impact Report on Jan. 2...

9 Kids' Books About Significant People and Moments in Black History
One easy and ongoing way we can teach our kids about the important figures and moments in black hist...

10-Year-Old Ridgewood Activist Is Raising Funds to Help Classmates Afford Graduation Dues
Jacob Altamirano, a 10-year-old fifth grader from Queens, has a long history of fundraising for diff...

New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium Is Looking for Junior Rangers
New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium, which will be opening at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ this sp...

Professional Services for Kids in Rockland County
UPDATED January 2020: Use our guide to find the right professional services in Rockland County. From...

American Kennel Club Launches Dog-Focused Math App for Kids
The American Kennel Club recently launched the AKC Math Agility App, which is designed to teach kids...

MoMath Launches “MathPlay” Preschool Classes to Improve Early STEM Education
The National Museum of Mathematics launched MathPlay, new preschool classes designed to improve earl...

State Education Department Awards INCLUDEnyc $3M to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities
The New York State Education Department awarded INCLUDEnyc, a nonprofit dedicated to helping kids wi...

Questions to Ask When Choosing a New School During COVID-19
There are questions you want to ask a school before you choose to send your kids there, and then the...

Students Learn Through Experience at The Calhoun School
The Calhoun School was founded in 1896 by Laura Jacobi, an early progressive committed to women’s ri...

Academy of Holy Angels Names 2020 HOBY Representative Students
Katherine Day, Brooke Hess, and Ria Jani were chosen to represent the Academy of the Holy Angels at ...

NYC Will Host First-Ever National Student Entrepreneurs Summit This April
The first-ever National Student Entrepreneurs Summit will be held on April 18, 2020 at the Colden Ce...

9 Unique Ways Your Kid Can Earn Scholarships for College
For many parents, nothing is more important than ensuring their kids receive a college education. Bu...

16-Year-Old Charles Kolin Spearheads Initiative to Get Unity Day Recognized by Congress
Charles Kolin, a junior at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, CT, has overcome bullying to spearhead ...

7 Toys That Help Kids Learn Through Play
The holidays are just around the corner, and you’re no doubt already thinking about what to get your...

New STEAM-Focused Preschool Center Will Open in Corona in Fall 2021
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, Deputy Mayor Phil Thompson, and Schools Chancellor Richard Carra...

New Data Shows Kids Are Struggling with Reading—How You Can Help
If your child is having a hard time learning to read or you’re worried she might fall behind, the Na...

Do You Need a Special Education Attorney?
You know when your child with special needs isn’t receiving the education that is right for him. May...

Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School Appoints New President
On Sept. 3, Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School, a Catholic high school administered by the Brot...

One Manhattan Teacher Will Win a $100,000 FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence
The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence launched on Oct. 23 and will recognize and celebrate one extr...

Back-to-School Tips for Special Needs Families
It’s never too late to make sure your child is succeeding in school—especially if your child has spe...

Sandbox Playground and Sandbox, Powered by Related Kids’ Makerspaces Now Open in Chelsea
The Zaha Hadid Building at 520 W. 28th St. in Chelsea unveiled Sandbox Playground, a “STEAM-focused ...

You Can Now Nominate Your Kids’ Teachers for the Big Apple Awards
Nominations for the eighth annual Big Apple Awards are now open, says New York City Schools Chancell...

NYC Advocates Demand ‘Immediate Action’ to Overhaul Special Education Complaint System
This is part of an ongoing collaborative series between Chalkbeat and THE CITY investigating learnin...

Working Parents Raising Gifted Children: Unique Methods for Enriching Their Lives
The first emotion that often comes to mind as a working parent with a gifted child is guilt. You mig...

WeWork’s Private School in NYC Will Close After This School Year
HuffPost reports that WeGrow, WeWork’s private Manhattan school for kids ages 3-9 that opened in 201...

The 2020 NYC High School Admissions Process Has Begun
This year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza simplified the...

How to Tour Colleges with Your Kids–And Stay on Budget
Beginning to look into colleges can be overwhelming for both you and your teen. It can be even more ...

Prep School Adds Science Research Program and House System
This July, Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle implemented its STEM education program for junior...

Mayor de Blasio Announces Plan to Build 20 New 'Imagine' High Schools in NYC
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced plans for the I...

Astor Place Theatre Unveils STEAM-Focused Blue Man Group Program for Kids
The Blue Man Group put on its first performance for kids at Astor Place Theatre on October 4. These ...

The Benefits of a Bilingual, Immersion Education
There are myriad options for parents who want their children to learn a second (or third or fourth) ...

P.S. 101Q in Forest Hills Wins Coveted National Blue Ribbon
P.S. 101Q in Forest Hills has been awarded a national blue ribbon for being among the highest perfor...

New Child Care Center in Ridgewood Offers Unique Learning
Beautiful Minds Child Care took over the location of a previous day care business in July and is bri...

5 Tips to Help You Save for Your Kids' College
Every parent wonders how they can best save for their kids’ college plans, but preparing for college...

Minimalistic, State-of-the-Art Library Now Open in Hunters Point
Hunters Point is now home to a new library that features more than 50,000 books, gorgeous views of M...

Thousands of NYC Kids Ditch School for Climate Strike September 20
Thousands of New York City kids left school on Friday, September 20–excused by the DOE–and headed do...
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