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Back-to-School Services, Resources, & Programs in Brooklyn
Make sure your kids are ready to go back to school in Brooklyn with prep classes, doctors appointmen...
Test Prep Programs and Tutors for Kids in Brooklyn
Looking for tutoring and test prep services in Brooklyn? We have a list of the best places in Park S...
Tutoring and Test Prep Services for Kids in Queens
Looking for a tutoring services and test prep in Queens? We have a list of the best places in Flushi...
Preschools, Nursery Schools, & Pre-K Programs in Brooklyn
Looking for a Brooklyn preschool for your children? Look no further than our list of the top prescho...
Preschools, Nursery Schools, and Pre-K Programs in Manhattan
Looking for a Manhattan preschool? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Green...
Preschools, Nursery Schools, Day Cares, and Pre-K Programs in Queens
Looking for a Queens preschool? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flushing...
Private & Independent Schools in Manhattan
Looking for a Manhattan private school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in ...
Preschools, Nursery Schools, Day Cares, and Pre-K Programs on Long Island
Looking for a Long Island preschool? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Roc...
Private & Independent Schools on Long Island
Looking for a Long Island private school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools i...
Schools and Educational Services for Kids with Special Needs on Long Island
Looking for a Long Island special education school? Look no further than our list of the top private...
Tutoring and Test Prep Providers for Kids on Long Island
Looking for a tutoring services and test prep in Long Island? We have a list of the best places in R...
Schools and Educational Services for Kids with Special Needs in Queens
Looking for a Queens special education school? Look no further than our list of the top private scho...
Private & Independent Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens private school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flu...
Kids' Catholic & Religious Schools in Manhattan
Looking for a Manhattan religious school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools i...
Kids' Catholic & Religious Schools on Long Island
Looking for a catholic or religious school on Long Island? Look no further than our list of the top ...
Professional Services for Kids and Families in Manhattan
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Manhattan. From tutors to lawyers, search ou...
Professional Services for Kids and Families in Brooklyn
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Brooklyn. From tutors to lawyers, search our...
Professional Services for Kids and Families in Queens
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Queens. From tutors to lawyers, search our o...
Professional Services for Kids and Families in Westchester County
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Westchester County. From tutors to lawyers, ...
Tutors and Test Prep Providers for Kids in Westchester County
Looking for a tutoring services and test prep in Westchester? We have a list of the best places to c...
Kids' Catholic & Religious Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens religious school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in F...
Charter Schools & Magnet Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens charter school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flu...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Manhattan This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Manhattan. Find your...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Brooklyn This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Brooklyn. Find your ...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Queens This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Queens. Find your op...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses on Long Island
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house on Long Island. Find yo...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Westchester County
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Westchester County. ...
Kids' Religious and Catholic Schools in Brooklyn
Looking for a catholic or religious school in Brooklyn? Look no further than our list of the top rel...
Private and Independent Schools In Brooklyn
Looking for a private school in Brooklyn? Look no further than our list of the top private schools i...
Special Education Schools and Services in Brooklyn
Looking for a Brooklyn school with special education services? Look no further than our list of spec...
Charter Schools & Magnet Schools in Manhattan
Looking for a Manhattan charter school? Look no further than our list of the top charter schools in ...
Special Education Schools and Services in Manhattan
Looking for a Manhattan special education school? Look no further than our list of the top special e...
Grand Opening of Bright Beginnings Preschool Location in Pearl River, NY
Bright Beginnings Preschool now has a location in in Pearl River, NY....
Rachael Ray Heads Chefs Council to Upgrade Meals in NYC Schools
Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday the launch NYC's first-ever Chefs Council, to be led by celebrity...
Children's History Book Prize Recognizes a Story of Change—And a Supreme Court Ruling
The New-York Historical Society's Annual Children's History Book Prize Awarded to How to Find What Y...
Eric Adams Announces Blueprint for Child Care in NYC
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday a blueprint to provide more child-care opportunities for t...
NYC Libraries Take A Stand Against Book Banning
The New York Public Library will offer four commonly banned books to readers across the country. ...
Friends Academy Lower School and New Forest Program
Friends Academy is a PreK-12 private school in Long Island that is based on the Quaker values of sim...
4 Reasons Why Parents Should Choose Buckley Country Day School
Buckley Country Day School is a private, coeducational day school, serving ages toddler through eigh...
Meet David Banks, the New NYC Public Schools Chancellor
NYC mayor-elect has selected Eagle Academy president and CEO David Banks to be the next NYC public s...
Student Struggling in School: 8 Simple Things You Can Do at Home to Help
Experts share how parents can help if their student is struggling in school, whether it’s in a certa...
The École Expands its Scholarship Program to Reach More Students in NYC
The École school in the Flatiron District is expanding its scholarship program to offer its French-A...
Everything You Need to Know About Online Tutoring for Kids
This is what you need to know about online tutoring for kids, from trends in online tutoring—includi...
Zoned High School Options For NYC Students Will Remain In Place
NYC changes course on eliminating zoned schooling for high-school students. ...
This is Why Parents Love Wetherby-Pembridge School of New York on the Upper East Side
Wetherby-Pembridge students enjoy an academically rigorous education combined with a strong sense of...
The Winners of the 2021 First Day of School Photo Contest Are...
Enter NYMetroParents' First Day of School 2021 Photo Contest for a chance to win a family 4-pack of ...
Brilliant NYC to Replace Current NYC Gifted and Talented Programs
NYC public schools will no longer offer gifted and talented programs that city officials say create ...
11 Awesome Spots to Go Pumpkin Picking in Westchester County and Nearby
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time to go pumpkin picking in Westchester County, plus a few n...
School Advice: 7th Grader Shares 4 Tips for Peers to Start the Year Strong
With NYC children heading back to school, one student's school advice will help others return to in-...
New York State Tests: Everything You Need to Know to Help Prepare Your Child
Here's everything you need to know about New York State tests for students in elementary through hig...
NYC Public Schools Reopening in September 2021: What You Need to Know
NYC DOE schools open Sept. 13 for the 2021-2022 school year, but what will it look like? Here are NY...
School Anxiety: 4 Common Causes & How to Help Your Kids This Year
Returning to the classroom this year can cause school anxiety in kids, especially after the last yea...
10 Rockland County Libraries Offering Fun Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Keep your kids reading all summer long with a summer reading program at one of these libraries in Ro...
8 Fun Activities to Help Prevent the Dreaded Summer Slide in Kids
Educational experts share 8 activities that will help prevent summer learning loss in kids....
How to Determine If Your Child Would Benefit from Summer School
Here's how to tell if your child should be in summer school, whether they need extra school help or ...
Graduation Gift Ideas for Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School Graduates
Check out these preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school graduation gift ideas....
AP Classes: How to Determine if They're Right for Your Child
What you should think about before signing your child up for AP classes, like the pros and cons of A...
Private School Applications: What You Need to Know
Here's what you need to know about applying to private schools in New York, from researching and tes...
Here's What the 2021-2022 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
Here's everything you need to know about NYC's 2021-2022 public school calendar....
Teacher Appreciation Week: Why New York Parents Appreciate Their Kids' Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week was the first week of May, so we asked parents what they appreciate most a...
This is What to Consider When Accepting a College Admissions Offer
Here's what you and your child should consider before your child chooses a college....
Test-Optional College Admissions: What Are They and How to Approach
What are test-optional college admissions? How do I apply for a test optional college?...
Resources to Help with Online Learning for Special Education Students
Here are the best resources so you can help your child with online learning for special education st...
The Pros and Cons of Remote Learning
Here are the positives and negatives of remote learning and the effects it has had on local families...
How to Choose the Right School District in New York Suburbs
Here is a how-to guide for choosing the right school district in New York suburbs—including Long Isl...
Mayor Bill de Blasio Plans to Ditch Hybrid Learning by September
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his plan to open New York City public schools "fully" in September wi...
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is Stepping Down
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza will resign and will be replaced by the first-ever Black wom...
STEAM & STEM Subscription Boxes Your Kids Will Love
These STEM boxes will help your kids, tweens, and teens explore science, technology, engineering, an...
How to Research a Day Care: Ask These Important Questions
Here are the questions you should ask day care providers about staff, policies, safety, snacks, sche...
Whitby School Students Finish in Top 5% of National Mathematics Competition
Two Whitby Middle School students competed against students from across the U.S. to finish in the to...
The Best Online Math Games, Board Games, and Math Videos for Kids
If you want to strengthen your kid's arithmetic skills, try showing them one of these fun and educat...
This is How Parents Can Help Their Child from Falling Behind at School
Here's how parents can help prevent their child from falling behind at school despite all of the cha...
Applications are Officially Open for the NYC Public School Film Festival
Here's how you can apply for the NYC Public School Film Festival as well as the rules of the contest...
College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT Essay
College Board announced a variety of changes to the SAT exams for the 2020-2021 school year. ...
Where to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the New York City Area
Here are some Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities and events for kids in the New York City area. ...
NYC Department of Education to End Gifted and Talented Test After 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced that the NYC Gifted and Talented test will co...
How to Help Kids with Special Needs Succeed in Online Classes
While online classes for special needs students can be a challenge, it is possible to help them succ...
This is How to Successfully Navigate At-Home Learning
This is how to balance your child's at-home learning with working from home, ensure your kids are su...
Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School to Open in September
The Academy of the Holy Angels Middle school is opening on the first floor of Kelleher Hall this Sep...
How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool with This Important Experience
Whether your child is remote learning or not yet enrolled in preschool, establishing routines at hom...
10 Brain Breaks for Kids During Online Learning
Here are 10 ideas for giving your child brain breaks during online learning to help them focus and k...
NYC Schools Makes Significant Change to Admissions Process to Address Segregation
The NYC middle and high schools admissions processes will undergo changes regarding screening in ord...
As Snow Storm Approaches, NYC Schools Cancel Snow Days
NYC Schools Chancellor Chancellor Richard Carranza sent a letter to parents earlier today stating th...
This is What You Need to Know About the NYC School Application Process
Here is a step-by-step guide to the NYC school application process for middle school, high school, p...
NYC Schools Announce Plan to Close COVID-19 Achievement Gaps
Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza release a plan for dealing with COVID-19 learning loss and a...
NYC Schools to Close on Thursday due to Rising COVID-19 Cases
Schools chancellor Richard A. Carranza said that all NYC public schools will close for in-person lea...
Here's What the 2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
The NYC Public School 2020-2021 calendar year will include both online learning and in-person instru...
This is How to Qualify for Free School Meals in New York
Here’s how your family can qualify for free or reduced-price school meals in New York—including NYC,...
How and When to Find a Tutor for Your Child
Kids are struggling more than ever—experts weigh in on how and when to find a tutor....
How to Help Your Child Stay Focused During Online Learning
It’s tough for kids, especially young ones, to sit still for long periods of remote learning. What c...
These are the Best Halloween Books for Kids and Tweens
Make getting in the spooky spirit easy this year with these Halloween books for kids that we (and Co...
BASIS Independent Schools Expand to Four Campuses in NYC
BASIS Independent Schools are expanding their campuses in both Brooklyn and Manhattan for the 2021-2...
The New York Public Library Unveiled 125 Books They Love for Teens
The New York Public Library released a list of 125 Books We Love for Teens to help inspire teens to ...
How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child
How can parents make the right after-school choices during a pandemic? We asked local experts to sha...
Here’s How Students with Disabilities and Their Parents Adjusted to Remote Learning
Four families share how their students with disabilities have dealt with remote learning challenges....
Where to Find the Best Creative Writing Prompts for Kids
This list of websites feature some of the best writing prompts for kids—ones that will get their cre...
Read Brooklyn Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Brooklyn Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with rem...
Read Queens Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Queens Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with remot...
Where to Find the 6 Best Math Videos for Kids
Here's where you can access the best math videos for kids to help make learning math easier for you ...
Read Rockland Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Rockland Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with rem...
