The 2011-2012 Ultimate Guide To Education

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Admissions

Schools Of Choice: In Her New Book, Noted Education Journalist Peg Tyre Helps Parents Analyze What It Means To Be A “Good School” Today

Nursery School Through K And On: The Myths And Realities Of Local Admissions

How To Enroll: Four Key Things To Know When Applying To Charter School

Where Your Child Fits In: Two Experts Pull Back The Curtain On Special Needs Education

Stepping Up: What Families Need To Know About Middle School Admissions

Issues

Public Education Post-Bloomberg: A Panel Of Leading Figures In Education Spar Over The Mayor’s Record, Foreshadowing Big Debates To Come Over Local Education Policies

The Fourth “R”: A Brief History Of School Reform

Going Bilingual: Parents Around The City Are Giving Bilingual Education A Lot More Consideration–Here’s What They Need To Know

When School Is At Home: Though Still Under The Radar, Homeschooling Is On The Rise In NYC—And Families Form A Vibrant Support Network

Enrichment & Extracurriculars

How Young Is Too Young?: Kids Are Specializing In Sports At Much Younger Ages Than They Used To—Make Sure Your Child Is On The Right Track

City Of Dreams: What’s A New York City Childhood If Not An Opportunity To Experience The World And Plant The Seeds Of Your Future?

When Your Child Is Not Thriving In School: How To Take Action As A Parent Without Overreacting

To Tutor Or Not To Tutor: Before You Hire Extra Homework Help, There Are Issues To Consider

On The Write Track: An Important But Declining Skill—The Art Of Writing And How To Cultivate It In Our Children

The Last Word: The Middle School Moment

Relevant Directory Listings

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Green Meadow Waldorf School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Striving to create a social, cultural, and learning environment that recognizes the child’s spiritual freedom and growth, Green Meadow nurtures the physical, emotional, and intellectual capacities of the growing child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum.</span></p>

Xaverian High School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; color: #000000;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A private, co-educational Catholic college preparatory school for grades 6–12 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.</span></p>

The Gillen Brewer School

<p dir="ltr"><strong>The Gillen Brewer School is a private special education school on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, NYC, serving children ages 2.8 to 11 years old</strong>. Our mission is to educate and support students to become confident, independent, and engaged learners. </p> <p dir="ltr">Our individualized, academic-therapeutic approach to education incorporates speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and social groups throughout each child’s daily schedule. Students are immersed in learning which is developmentally appropriate and socially engaging. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Our teachers and therapists are cross-trained in each academic and therapeutic speciality in order to provide a holistic and integrated program. Students benefit from small class sizes, and enjoy specials such as art, music, physical education, science, and technology. </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Central to our program is the home-school partnership, in which Gillen Brewer staff work closely with families to support the whole child in achieving their goals. </p> <p><br />Our Admissions Team is here to discuss how The Gillen Brewer School can partner with your family. Contact us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> to schedule an in-person tour today!</p>