Prompted by a series of racist incidents, students at The Beacon School participated in a school sit-in in December. ( Photo: Jeremy Weine) Schools in Our Age of Intolerance This moment of racial and religious tensions in New York City and its surrounding communities presents a test for the city’s... Education Guide 17 Jan 2020 | 03:39
“Parents are still anxious, of course, but the process is definitely less stressful,” says Gina Malin, Executive Director of the Parents League of New York. ( Photo courtesy of Gina Malin) Getting Into Private So, you’re thinking about applying to Manhattan independent schools, known for academic excellence, college prep and small... Education Guide 17 Jan 2020 | 03:00
Mayor Bill de Blasio, seen here at a recent 3-K for All event, is caught in a controversy over the future of gifted and talented programs in city schools. ( Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office via Flickr) The Gifted Student Quandary Recent recommendations by the Mayor's School Diversity Advisory Group to change how we identify and teach the city's brightest... News 16 Sep 2019 | 02:44
The Calhoun School, on the Upper West Side, is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). ( Photo: Jaden Satenstein) Fight Over School Standards By Jaden Satenstein Although schools may be closed for the summer, emails from private school officials have caused mass confusion... Education Guide 09 Aug 2019 | 05:53
The Harlem Grown garden on West 127th Street. ( Photo: Jaden Satenstein) 'Growing Healthy Kids' In a city characterized by its tall, tightly-packed buildings, green space is usually not considered a defining feature of... News 06 Aug 2019 | 11:10
