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

BASIS Independent Brooklyn

BASIS Independent Brooklyn is a PreK&ndash;12 private school that fuels creativity, ingenuity, and independence in every child! The nationally recognized BASIS Curriculum is built from the best education systems worldwide and designed to inspire students to learn at the highest international levels. From their very first day, students engage in a spiraling liberal arts program with advanced STEM offerings&mdash;including Mandarin, engineering, humanities, logic, the sciences, and more. Led by Subject Expert Teachers who empower their full potential, our students gain the critical inquiry and problem-solving skills needed to be successful in their education and beyond.

YMCA Long Island Early Childhood/ Preschool Programs

YMCA Long Island Early Childhood/ Preschool Programs provide a safe and supportive learning environment for young children to grow and thrive. The YMCA of Long Island's Early Childhood/Preschool Programs are committed to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for young children to learn, grow and develop social skills. Our teachers create a warm and loving atmosphere while offering a developmentally-appropriate, engaging curriculum, where children can play, discover and learn. The development of independence, trust and initiative is fostered through a balanced program of choice and structure, quiet and active play, and group and individual time. Our programs encourage children to explore, experiment and learn through literacy, science, dramatic play, block building, art, music and manipulative materials all while acquiring school readiness skills of reading and math. Age ranges for Early Childhood/Preschool Programs are 18 months* - 4 years old. *Please check your local branch as ages vary per branch. YMCA Long Island Early Education/ Preschool Programs are offered at our Glen Cove, Huntington and Great South Bay locations. We offer a developmentally-appropriate, engaging curriculum, where children can play, discover and learn.

Sylvan Learning Center

We know how hard you're working to help get your child's skills and grades up. If you aren't seeing a difference, turn to Sylvan. They can help you get beyond the symptoms and find out what's really going on. Sylvan offers support in reading, writing, math, and SAT Prep. Their assessments pinpoint exactly where to focus to make the biggest difference and their teachers are experts in today's teaching methods. They can guide your child through his or her own learning plan, so you see a change quickly. You aren't in this alone! Sylvan is here for you. Call them today. Your Child Is Unique. With Sylvan, You&rsquo;ll Get Personalized Tutoring to Match.&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re like most Sylvan families, you don&rsquo;t believe that education should be &ldquo;one size fits all.&rdquo; You want learning to be personalized to your child&rsquo;s talents and needs. At Sylvan, it is. You&rsquo;ll find the right program for exactly where your child is in the educational journey &mdash; whether you want help catching up, honing skills, taking on advanced classes or getting ready for big college dreams. At Sylvan Learning of Mineola, they&rsquo;re focused on building academic confidence, igniting intellectual curiosity, and inspiring a love for learning &ndash; all of which make a big impact in school and in life.&nbsp; This school year, you don&rsquo;t have to go it alone. Getting tutoring support from Sylvan&rsquo;s education experts can help immensely! Think: Less pressure on you, less frustration at home and more success in school! Their caring teachers are experts at encouraging and motivating kids to learn, grow and flourish. They&rsquo;ll help your child not only grasp tough concepts, but also improve self-esteem and spark a desire and eagerness to learn.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder