New York City is fortunate to have a wide variety of school choices at all grade levels. But in order to truly have the ability to choose, families must understand all the choices available, as well as how to maximize the odds of success.
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It’s hard to believe that the first day of school is in less than a month, which means the clock is ticking to get everything you need for going back to school. The price of absolutely everything seems astronomical these days, so we figured you might appreciate this handy back-to-school savings guide. School supplies The…
We get it. Summer isn’t just a break for students, it’s a reprieve for parents as well– as far as being on top of homework and school projects is concerned. That’s two months without checking homework, rummaging through the folder of notices that they forgot to give you, or running out to buy last-minute supplies…
There are plenty of ways for New Yorkers to cool off in the summer. From beaches like Rockaway and Coney Island to around 90 public pools, we have no shortage of places to swim. But swimming requires following water safety guidelines. With some recent drownings happening around the city, we want to make sure you…
A half-dozen coveted New York City high schools will return to prioritizing admission for Manhattan students, setting aside 75% of their seats when applications open in the fall. The schools are Eleanor Roosevelt, Clinton, NYC Lab, Baruch, NYC Museum School. In a press conference Thursday, New York City schools Chancellor David Banks announced that it’s…
