Upcoming InsideSchools events Literacy and Justice: A Family Advocacy Workshop (Virtual Event) Details: This workshop aims to empower families with the knowledge and skills necessary to...

Join Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children and InsideSchools for a virtual workshop on Tuesday, May 7th at 5:00 PM. This workshop aims to empower families with the knowledge and skills necessary to...

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...

As a part of the Center for NYC Affairs at The New School, InsideSchools combines practical information for parents and cutting-edge policy research. Past research projects include a look at...

“Gifted and Talented” explained Your child will most likely attend their zoned neighborhood elementary school. It's close to your home and you are guaranteed a spot (almost always). However, New...

Charter schools are free, public schools open to all New York City students. They are founded by not-for-profit Boards of Trustees and operate under a contract (or "charter") of up to five years....

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

Thank you to all who attended our event! View a recording of the webinar here. Over 30,000 newcomer students have enrolled in NYC public schools since the spring of 2022, and many have previously...

In the Development School for Youth (DSY), young people learn to perform as professionals, and they partner with business leaders across the country who conduct development workshops and provide pa...

SIA Mastery is our signature program for high school students who want to pursue computer science through game design and prepare for college. This program is proven to prepare students for success...

Last week, as I fried onions and garlic for the burritos I would soon share with my family, I propped my laptop on my yellow kitchen stool, turned up the volume and attended my third Community...