Fusion Academy
A Special School With One-On-One Attention Comes To Manhattan
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Interview With Bestselling Author Bruce Feiler On Fostering Family Happiness
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Spring Fundraising At Local NYC Schools

A Special School With One-On-One Attention Comes To Manhattan

By Whitney C. Harris

For struggling middle and high school students, Fusion Academy takes personalized attention to the highest level, with a nurturing environment and a 1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Fusion Academy Are middle school and high school easy for anyone? I don’t think so. The collection of school years that make up sixth through twelfth grade are often fraught with stress, uncertainty, intense self-discovery, and the pressure to succeed—not to mention the zenith of adolescent discomfort that is puberty. Which is why no group of kids is as primed to benefit… [more]

Interview With Bestselling Author Bruce Feiler On Fostering Family Happiness

By Nick Bell

A prominent writer on family issues suggests creative team-building and problem-solving methods for parents in his new book, “The Secrets of Happy Families.”

SecretsofHappy hc c As first-time parents, author Bruce Feiler and his wife Linda found themselves completely overwhelmed with the notion of raising twin girls while trying to build and develop a family identity. Searching for answers from friends and family proved fruitless; their parents were working with dated methods and their friends were equally clueless.  Met with the same tiresome answers from the… [more]

Spring Fundraising At Local NYC Schools

By New York Family

Many schools hold online auctions at sites like BiddingForGood and Charitybuzz where parents can support a good cause.
Photo by Mary.Do Spring is the time when NYC schools generally kick off their biggest fundraising initiatives. PS 158, for example, is a public school on the Upper East Sides that is holding their spring benefit auction next Saturday, March 16, to raise money for important education programs and materials. This benefit is in addition to three… [more]

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By New York Family

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WinstonPrep_zpsb2c9b0aa Winston Prep, a smart and creative community of students with learning differences. New York 126 West 17th Street New York City, NY 10011 646.638.2705 x634 Connecticut 57 West Rocks Road Norwalk, CT 06851 203.229.0465 x 535 To learn more, visit winstonprep.edu/about/film… [more]

The 2012-2013 Ultimate Guide To Education

By New York Family

New York Family’s annual guide to school success for city children.
ed Issues The Loss Of Our “Secret Sauce” A Local Educator Worries That A Single-Minded Focus On Standardized Test Is Killing What’s Truly Great About An American Education The Hot Education Book For Parents A New Book Reports On The Surprising Ways That Traits Like Grit And Curiosity Can Improve Success In School And Life What Parents Can Learn From Teachers We Asked Some Of NYC’s Best… [more]

Open House Tonight!

By New York Family

A new Nursery School on the Upper West Side opens its doors to families.
Picture_040_cropped_and_resized__Copy-thumb7 A newcomer to the West Side's blooming nursery school community, The Day School at Christ & Saint Stephen's is hosting an open house on Tuesday, November 6 from 6-7pm. For parents with children soon-to-be-entering preschool, The Day School is opening its doors for all to visit, and is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 school year. The Day School is an Episcopal… [more]