A six-week, in-person writing workshop focused on memoir and reported stories about making change.

Free vocational training + high school equivalency + job placement

Free afternoon/evening high school completion program with academic support, career prep, and internships

After-school and summer programs that connect New York City high school students to art and artists. The Whitney also offers drop-in programs and events throughout the year.

A 10-month internship for students to lead change in school food systems.

Leadership and empowerment programs for girls.

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 following is a paid message from Ascend Public Charter Schools. Ascend Public Charter Schools is a network of K-12 public schools in Brooklyn dedicated to providing all students rich and...

CoLab is CultureHub's free summer program for young artists exploring the intersection of arts and technology.

If your child didn't get the kindergarten spot you asked for, try to stay calm. Waitlists at schools move over the spring and summer. We have seen it happen year after year. Children get offers on...

The following is a paid message from Kenny Tan Test Prep. Are you looking for expert guidance on preparing for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)? Join Greg's Tutoring NYC and...

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...

PLEASE REGISTER HERE Free Metro Cards, Breakfast, Lunch, and Childcare Saturday, February 8, 2025 (9:30AM-1:30PM) Lower Manhattan, New York City Workshop Details 9:30AM - 10:15AM ...

We are excited to invite immigrant families to an in-person clinic event hosted by InsideSchools, INCLUDEnyc, and Masa on Saturday, January 25th. Families can make appointments to meet with experts...

We are journalists, former teachers, parents and public school advocates dedicated to improving schools for every child in the city. We believe that engaged, informed parents can promote racially...

Be careful when drawing up your list of high school choices. Don't list a school you are not willing to attend. If you are assigned to a school you don't like, but listed it on your application, it...

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...

The following is a paid message from Kenny Tan Test Prep. I once gave the following bits of advice to a former student. I recently polished them for my newsletter and now want to share them with...

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,...

__In the summer program:__ "StreetSquash students gain exposure to a broad range of experiences outside Harlem through opportunities for middle school students to attend sleep-away camp and for hig...

When 17-year-old Amadou* arrived in New York City in March, his first priority was to enroll in high school. With his eyes on a career in business and dreams of starting his own company someday, he...