New York Family’s 2015-2016 Ultimate Guide To Education

Stuck in the Middle
Middle school maven Michelle Icard on the challenges of being a tween

Reading, Writing, and Swiping
14 apps for developing children’s reading and writing skills from pre-K through high school

The World Ahead
Educators discuss the key ingredients of a global education

The STEM Effect
Experts discuss what STEM looks like in the classroom and why it’s a vital part of modern-day learning—plus, examples of
STEM in action in local schools and the low-down on education’s “new basics”

Tutor City
A quick guide to navigating NYC’s tutor landscape—plus, a sampling of local tutors and academic enrichment programs

Getting an A in Admissions
A savvy overview for applying to public (including pre-K), nursery, private, charter, and Catholic schools

To Live and Let Fail
In her new book, The Gift Of Failure, teacher, author, and mother Jessica Lahey gives parents the tools to let go for their kids’ own good

The 2015-2016 Blackboard Awards for Schools and Principals
Honoring educational excellence in local public, private, charter, and parochial schools

The Long Island School For The Gifted

A smart start of an educational journey.&nbsp; For over 40 years, The Long Island School For The Gifted has provided an accelerated experience for gifted children in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade, in a nurturing environment where they will be both intellectually challenged and comfortable socially. LISG helps gifted students develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for life. Emotional, and social needs of the gifted child are addressed whilst building strong character as part of the commitment to developing the whole gifted child. The beauty of an independent gifted school like LISG is that students can learn and grow with others who are like them.&nbsp; We have found that LISG&rsquo;s whole-school approach to gifted education has benefitted our students both more broadly and more deeply than alternative approaches&mdash;like isolated &ldquo;enrichment&rdquo; activities, single accelerated classes, or simply placing exceptionally intelligent children with older students in higher-grade classes.&nbsp; With gifted peers, students learn in a cooperative environment that provides for their social and emotional development and in which giftedness is valued and nurtured by every teacher and staff member in the school. &nbsp;LISG has rolling admissions. Availability is limited based on the grade.&nbsp; Contact them today.

Zeta Charter Schools

Zeta Charter Schools: Zeta Inwood Elementary School:&nbsp;401 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034 Zeta Manhattan Middle School:&nbsp;401 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034 Zeta South Bronx Elementary School:&nbsp;425 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Zeta Bronx Middle School:&nbsp;425 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455 Zeta Bronx Tremont Park Elementary School:&nbsp;1910 Arthur Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457 Zeta Bronx Mount Eden Early Childhood School:&nbsp;1325 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452 Zeta Bronx Mount Eden Elementary School:&nbsp;1475 Macombs Road, Bronx, NY, 10452 &nbsp; Zeta combines a caring, whole-child approach and world-class academics with unrivaled opportunities for students to discover their passions through art, dance, chess, music, sports, and Taekwondo. Zeta&rsquo;s next-generation approach to learning helps students develop the confidence, awareness, and knowledge to solve challenging real-world problems, preparing them for access and leadership in an evolving modern world. &nbsp; Zeta will serve children from Pre-K through 7th grade for the 2024-25 school year, growing to eventually serve students through 12th grade.

The Mary Louis Academy

A High School for young women valuing faith and service with dedicated teachers, challenging academics, outstanding facilities, and friends for life. The TMLA experience produces stellar college acceptances and confident graduates who know how to lead.