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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Manhattan Charter Schools

<p>Manhattan Charter Schools (MCS) operates two schools on New York City’s Lower East Side. With our IB inspired curriculum we are committed to providing our students with small class sizes and support necessary for success. Our public elementary school educates students in grades K-5 and our middle school educates students in grades 2-6. MCS believes in the importance of a liberal arts and STEM education.Technology is embedded in the curriculum for all students.  Our middle school will have an AI Lab. In addition, all students receive daily music instruction. At MCS we teach our students how to learn and love doing it.</p>

Yedidya Academy

<p>Yedidya Academy is a brand new Hebrew School with the goal of empowering students with ritual cultural, and Hebrew literacy and a deep love of heritage and community connection.</p> <p>We do this though out unique model:</p> <p>- Inspire strong Jewish Identities: inspire a lasting love and pride in Judaism by connection the relevance of classic Jewish values to the modern era.</p> <p>- ‘School-to-Shul’ integration incl. weekly intergenerational prayer service, ICCJ special events, weekly swim benefit through the ICCJ Sports Clinic, and more.</p> <p>- Individualized attention: self-paced Hebrew literacy, small group Torah study, and experiential exploration of Jewish culture and history through music, art, and celebration.</p>

Kenny Tan Test Prep: SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT Tutor

<p>A graduate of Stuyvesant High School (Class of 2010) and Vanderbilt University (Class of 2014), Kenny Tan has over 10,000 hours of test prep experience on both sides of the table, as tutor and as student. As a result, he knows which tutoring strategies work and which just create busywork.</p> <p>Since Kenny began teaching in 2010, he has worked with hundreds of students ranging from the elementary through high school level. Many of his students have gone on to attend New York’s most selective public and private schools, as well as Ivy League and other highly competitive universities.</p> <p>Kenny has a patient and creative approach to tutoring. He helps students identify their weaknesses and works to help them improve their knowledge and skills while making each lesson dynamic, engaging, and enjoyable. Committed to helping his students improve, he is always easy to reach by phone call, text message, or email with any questions that pop up in between lessons.</p> <p>By applying the latest research in educational psychology, Kenny teaches his students the study habits they need to excel in any subject. Kenny is always working to refine his teaching methods in order to empower his students with the grit, resilience, and curiosity necessary for successful academic and professional careers.</p> <p>Kenny’s students describe him as a very kind (but demanding), sharp, and super-responsive tutor who loves to help students reach their full potential.</p>