Let’s talk. Since becoming the editor of New York Family over six years ago, I’ve moderated numerous expert panels on local education and admissions issues. I’ve wrestled with many of these issues myself as a parent raising two children, now ages 8 and 12, in the city. I’ve had untold conversations with parents—from readers to pregnant women in my building—about… [more]

The first thing I wondered when I heard that that the New York City Department of Education had announced major changes to admissions for Gifted & Talented (G &T) programs was whether the information was presented in clear way on the DOE website, or was likely to confuse parents. Good news. In my estimation, the DOE has done an excellent job… [more]

You've heard all of the rumors; now learn the facts about nursery school admissions in the city. Yes, there's competition based primarily on supply and demand, but the vast majority of interested families find spots at schools that they like--as long as they do their homework. Here's yours. 1. Mark Your Calendars Call it Black Tuesday.… [more]