Education and Schools for Kids in New York: News and Resources

The Cathedral School

The Cathedral School is a Nursery School, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten through 5th grade co- educational day school that offers a nurturing environment while preparing young minds for a rigorous academic education rooted in the principles of Hellenism. The curriculum integrates the most up to date educational methods while adhering to the ancient Greek tradition of paideia which views education as character formation, responsibility and the pursuit of excellence in all forms.

Little Thinkers Montessori

During the school year, LTM&nbsp; preschool curriculum is individualized, multi-aged, and thoughtfully guided to match each student&rsquo;s needs.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Children learn through the academic and experiential process, developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, and influenced by the culturally diverse atmosphere of Brooklyn.&nbsp; The primary goal of LTM&rsquo;s Montessori program is to use the &ldquo;whole-child&rdquo; approach to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of life. LTM also offers an after school program for students in preK through 5th grade.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #222222; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please contact the school to learn more about the programs offered. Offering a Summer Program with full or half day sessions running for 7 weeks.&nbsp; Activities include, Gardening, Science, Art, Yoga, Music, Dance and outside play with extended care available.

The Weekday School at Riverside Church

A progressive, play-based, independent early childhood school serving families with children ages two through five. A diverse community fostering sharing, understanding, and respect while focusing on the social, emotional and physical development of each child.

BASIS Independent Manhattan

BASIS Independent Manhattan is a PreK&ndash;12 private school redefining education in NYC! We take a global approach to education through the BASIS Curriculum, which combines the world&rsquo;s top education systems. Our spiraling liberal arts program is designed to inspire students to learn at the highest international levels and features advanced offerings in STEM, world languages, art, humanities, and more. Each discipline is led by Subject Expert Teachers who fuel creativity, critical inquiry, and independence in every child by using their expertise to bring high-level content to life. Our culture is shaped by the pillars of citizenship, confidence, courage, compassion, and creativity, creating a community that is as vibrant and diverse as its students.