Let’s make literacy and acceptance shine, Brooklyn! Last year, 19,000 New Yorkers nominated their favorite libraries (which was up 40% from the year before). Nominations are now officially open for the 4th annual NYC Neighborhood Library… Read More »Nominate your Favorite Neighborhood Public Library
Our friends at BASIS Independent School share their thoughts and expertise on the positive role global benchmarking can have on our kids. In December, it was difficult to miss headlines reporting U.S. students had fallen… Read More »What Parents and Schools Can Learn from Global Benchmarking
Choosing a camp for your child can be a daunting process (there are so many options!), but there are definitely things you need to know about all the camps on your list. Jess Michaels from the American… Read More »Top 10 Questions to Ask the Camp Director
First of all, let’s acknowledge right off the bat that, depending on where you live, elementary school admissions can be a stressful and overwhelming process. This is particularly true in large cities like Brooklyn where… Read More »Choosing an Elementary School
Contributor Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick shares her thoughts and research on the best ways to choose a preschool for your little one. It can feel daunting, but you’ve got this. Choosing a pre-school for your child,… Read More »Three Tips For Choosing a Preschool
Do you have a child on the autism spectrum? Check out this program at Brooklyn College. From February 9th-May 18th (9:30 am- noon), More Than Words® — The Hanen Program for Parents of Children with… Read More »A Brooklyn Program for Parents of Children With Autism
Allergies are a big concern these days and it seems that the recommendations are always changing, so we reached out to immunologist from Mount Sinai Doctors Brooklyn Heights, Sarah Silverman, M.D., to get more information on the issue. … Read More »Childhood Allergies and Immunities
Brooklyn mom, writer, and community organizer Orli Van Mourik shares her story of changing schools and finding the right fit for her spirited daughter. Thanks for sharing, Orli! Recently I read an article that said archeologists have… Read More »A Spirited Girl Finally Finds a School with Some Spirit
School’s out on Monday, January 16th for Martin Luther King, Jr Day, so why not plan ahead for a wonderful time outside in one of Brooklyn’s best natural locales? There are a number of family-friendly… Read More »Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with Family Fun and Volunteer Opportunities!
Kindergarten is a major milestone in your child’s life, and the right school for your family can potentially mean years of educational enrichment at the same place. Brooklyn has so many wonderful options, each with… Read More »Apply to Kindergarten- Deadline is January 13th for Public Schools