High school can be a scary time. One day you’re in a school with preteens, and the next you’re passing by 18-year-olds in the hallway who can drive and vote. Middle to high school is a huge...

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...

For parents and caregivers, finding an affirming school for your LGBTQ+ child can be overwhelming. NYC public schools have policies protecting LGBTQ+ students, families and educators. Here are...

The following is a sponsored message from Ascend Public Charter Schools. Join Ascend, with caring, committed teachers who see the brilliance and potential in every child! Attend an Open House or...

Intensive five-week summer program, in partnership with Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, to learn the foundations of engineering design. Focusing on addressing a glob...

"At BHC, we believe that education should be accessible to our community. The Homework Club is a free affinity group that provides staff and resources to participants ages 7 & up to complete homewo...

Design Hive is a paid, youth-led after-school initiative at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. High school juniors and seniors dive deep into design objects and processes to develop their ow...

"College Now is a FREE college transition/dual enrollment program for New York City Department of Education high school students; a partnership was formed between CUNY and the NYC DOE to expand Col...

"College Now is a FREE college transition/dual enrollment program for New York City Department of Education high school students; a partnership was formed between CUNY and the NYC DOE to expand Col...

Nonprofit organization that offers free programs for underserved middle and high school students that explore high-level mathematical concepts and ways of thinking, rather than school-based math.

This is a ten-year program that prepares middle school students for high school and college through after school and summer programming and mentorship.

This 3-week and 6-week Summer Intensive coding program focuses on JavaScript Fundamentals, Game Design, Web Design, Web Development, as well as APLs and Databases. Participants receive hands-on, pr...

ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY is a free After School Program for High School Students Interested in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Students are mentored by professionals in the des...

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...

InsideSchools proudly partners with organizations dedicated to NYC families, providing resources and events to help navigate the public school system and advocate for children’s learning needs....

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...

By Laura Zingmond New York State sets requirements for graduation. These are the minimum requirements that a student must attain to earn a diploma. There are multiple paths to a diploma, which you...

The conventional wisdom is that most elementary school children in New York City attend their zoned neighborhood schools and that the city’s high levels of school segregation merely reflect...

InsideSchools and The Center for New York City Affairs hosted a discussion on March 31, 2015, about Mayor Bill de Blasio's Pre-K roll-out, with helpful advice for parents on how to find a good...

In New York State students in grades 3–8 take annual exams in English language arts and math, typically administered in April. Students in grades 4–8 also take a state exam in science. One of the...

The Specialized High Schools are known for being far more segregated than the typical NYC high school. Each year, we hear how few Black students get into Stuyvesant (only 10 in 2019), but little is...

Watch this video for a crash course on everything you need to know about the specialized high schools:

This video and the guide below will help you be a fierce advocate for your special needs child. In this video we show you examples of what great special education services and resources look like...

A quick video about types of related services offered in NYC schools:

What is an ASD-NEST program, and is it right for your child? Watch this video to learn more: