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Five Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs as a Family (Sponsored)

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Here are 5 great ways to stay healthy and happy with your family this winter. 1. Fit in fitness. Did you know being active as a family improves… Read More »Five Ways to Beat the Winter Blahs as a Family (Sponsored)

2020 Winter School Break Camps

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro (update)” _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Thanksgiving break is over and kids are back in school (phew!), but more school breaks are coming soon… just around the… Read More »2020 Winter School Break Camps

All You Ever Wanted To Know About The NYC Gifted and Talented Test — Part 2

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] In last week’s article, we read about how to prepare for the NNAT section of the NYC Gifted and Talented test. To recap, I’m the founder of Altiora… Read More »All You Ever Wanted To Know About The NYC Gifted and Talented Test — Part 2

All You Ever Wanted To Know About The NYC Gifted and Talented Test

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Rezoning and Admissions Changes Coming to District 15

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] The NYC Department of Education is considering some big changes to zoning and admissions in the following seven District 15 elementary schools: P.S. 38, P.S. 261, P.S. 32,… Read More »Rezoning and Admissions Changes Coming to District 15

2019 Fall School Break Camps

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] What’s your plan for fall school breaks? We know it seems like the school year just started, but it’s time to think about all those one- or… Read More »2019 Fall School Break Camps

Do Rewards and “GOOD JOB” Hurt More than Help?

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I just finished reviewing a book, The Good News About Bad Behavior, which talks about how rewards are bad. I have known for years that general praise is… Read More »Do Rewards and “GOOD JOB” Hurt More than Help?