On February 8, InsideSchools hosted a day-long event for nearly 100 immigrant families at The New School. The day felt especially urgent given the current political climate. Just two weeks...

The following is a paid message from Voice Charter School. VOICE Charter School is a K-8 public charter school located in Queens. Founded in 2008, their Mission is to develop every child into a...

The following is a paid message from Explore Schools. About Explore Explore Schools is a network of 6 K-8 public charter schools located in Central Brooklyn. Founded in 2002, their mission is to...

Upcoming InsideSchools events Past InsideSchools events Open Doors: Education Access for NYC's Older Newcomer Youth Join InsideSchools and the Internationals Network for Public Schools for a...

View a recording of the webinar here. Since the spring of 2022, more than 42,000 newcomer students have enrolled in NYC public schools, many of whom are between the ages of 18 and 21. These older...

The following is a paid message from Kenny Tan Test Prep. Parents know that getting their child into their high school of choice can be an uphill climb. Helping them receive an offer from one of...

Recording of virtual workshop hosted by Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children and InsideSchools on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. This workshop aims to empower families with the knowledge and skills...

Mamadou Aliou Labe Diallo (second from the left) joins InsideSchools staff and family at the Rally for Immigrant Students. On June 6, 2024, InsideSchools joined the Rally for Immigrant Students,...

"Row New York’s youth rowing program welcomes high school athletes across all five boroughs. This unique year-round program combines competitive athletic training with rigorous student support and ...

Thank you to everyone who attended our event! And thank you to Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children for their partnership and providing the presenters, Debbie Meyer and Resha Conroy. View the...

The Bioforce program is designed to offer NYC students a strong foundation of life science research skills to give them a leg up on their future careers in STEM. The program is broken down into two...

"Chickenshed Players are age-grouped inclusive theatre classes for kids and teens of all abilities and backgrounds. Classes are held once a week, on Tuesdays or Saturdays, at the 14th Street YMHA, ...

International Economics is a student-led organization that empowers students to pursue a field in finance, economics, business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and to build successful students in coll...

Horizons New York City’s mission is to advance education equity by reducing summer learning loss. HNYC and our program sites provide academic access, opportunity, and guidance for under-served stud...

We are a non-profit that teaches students from underrepresented communities how to code. We start with Scratch where students can build their own games. The next level of game building is with Wolf...

"Expanded Horizons is Henry Street’s comprehensive eight-year college access and success program, that is designed to ensure that high school students are college ready, admitted to a college that ...

The following is a sponsored message from Brilla Public Charter Schools. Allow Brilla to help your child thrive in every aspect of their lives—today and far into the future. Brilla Public Charter...

The following is a sponsored message from Family Life Academy Charter Schools. Your Child’s Journey Begins Here. Family Life Academy Charter Schools (FLACS) are K-12 free public charter schools...

New York City is one of the most segregated school systems in the country, but some schools buck the trend and enroll a mix of children of different races and income levels. How do they do it? And...

John, father of 3, who have attended the following schools: PS 87, PS 75, PS 112 M, PS 206 M, Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem, Booker T. Washington, Computer School, Frank Sinatra, and...

If your child has special needs, applying to high school can be an especially daunting task. The information you need to make good choices may not be readily available on school websites or in the...

In middle school, the academic work gets harder. Help your tween read better with three easy tips you can do at home. 1) “Click or Clunk”: Check your understanding Help your child become a...

According to city regulations, your child may change schools if you move, or if there are significant safety or medical issues at your current school. An elementary school child may apply for a...

Many schools have after-school programs to accommodate children of parents who work. Some of these programs are free, but most charge a fee. Some after-school programs are held in the school...

Every child is different. One child may need more support learning to read than her classmate, and another may “get” math concepts better when he has something to touch and count. Supporting how...