"Corner programming - free monthly workshops for children and adults to explore poetry, architecture, and literacy- as a way of keeping our community engaged during the pandemic. These three worksh...

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...

Students learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity and computer science

The following is a paid message from Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York. New York families with children entering grades Pre-K or Grades K to 8 are switching to Catholic Schools more...

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...

If you haven’t found a middle school seat for your child at this late date or are unhappy with the one you have, don't despair. Sometimes space opens up the first week of September—as families move...

Shanieka, mother of 1 (PS 217 Colonel David Marcus School) “My son has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism, so partnering with the school, being a parent advocate so he can...

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...

Gracias a todos los que se unieron con nosotros en nuestro mini-seminario sobre la Admisión a las Escuelas Secundarias de la Ciudad de Nueva York, que presentamos el 18 de diciembre de 2021 en...

Thank you to all who joined us for our webinar, NYC 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Explained, presented on December 14, 2022. Videos of the event are now available for viewing in English and...

Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en nuestro webinar, NYC 3-K, Pre-K, y Kindergarten Explicado, presentado el 14 de diciembre de 2022. Los videos del evento ya están disponibles en español y...

Learning Black history is a year-round endeavor, but since this is Black History Month, let's kick it off with a few educational resources for the whole family. Reading Rockets: Watch interviews...

Why should parents and guardians care about the workbooks, textbooks, handouts, and online programs that teachers use for lessons? In this webinar, our friends at EdReports talk to parents about...

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...

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...

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...