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

Sora Schools

Sora Schools is the virtual, private middle and high school turning&nbsp;today&rsquo;s students into&nbsp;tomorrow&rsquo;s change-makers. Our approach is founded on inquiry-based and interdisciplinary learning. This gives students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through engaging projects, based on real-world challenges and problems. Students choose from over 400 interest-based learning experiences like &ldquo;Create Your Own Civilization!,&rdquo; &ldquo;Food Science,&rdquo; &ldquo;ToMAYto ToMAHto: Intro to Language in Society,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Making Your Own Cell: Principles of Cellular Biology,&rdquo; just to name a few. <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Sora families have the flexibility to learn from practically anywhere and enjoy a dynamic community. Student-life experiences include clubs, meetings with their &ldquo;house,&rdquo; filled with students in their geographical region, daily checkpoints with academic advisors, and fun events. Learn more about Sora, the future of school, at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.soraschools.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.soraschools.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708530686934000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Nnl67LTIwlviYDWPiPYgB">www.soraschools.com</a>.</div>

Xaverian High School

A private, co-educational Catholic college preparatory school for grades 6&ndash;12 located in Bay Ridge. Giving students the opportunity to grow in their faith, intellect, leadership skills, musical passions, athletic talents, and much more, in the long standing tradition of the Xaverian Brothers.

Dillon Child Study Center @ St Joseph’s College

The laboratory preschool of St. Joseph&rsquo;s College offers half- and full-day, mixed-age programming for 2-5 year olds. Classes are in an atmosphere where children are free to express their feelings and ideas. Children learn through play, developing confidence, competence and dispositions for future learning. All programs offered are led by NYS certified teachers, and assisting in the classroom are students from SJC&rsquo;s Department of Child Study. The laboratory preschool is composed of modern, spacious classrooms with a beautiful outdoor space. 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German School Manhattan International Pre- & Lower School

GSM uses small classes to make a big impact. Expertly trained educators teach in their native language, while the intimate group settings allow for dedicated student-teacher interaction. The English curriculum that is offered starting in Kindergarten, exposes students to the modern standards of ELA (English Language Arts), complementing the German Curriculum that stems from a long tradition of educational pedagogy. A new location was added this year to offer full German immersion Preschool for learners ages 3 and 4. Music and dance are an integral part of the ambitiously blended curriculum that adheres to internationally benchmarked standards. Knowledge of German is not a prerequisite to apply. Sign up for open house and apply:&nbsp;<a style="color: #1155cc;" href="http://germanschoolmanhattan.org/apply" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://germanschoolmanhattan.org/apply&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1637084909991000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1QKL2dJfmFISIMablkr29Z">germanschoolmanhattan.org/apply</a>