Camp can and should be an empowering opportunity for kids to reconnect with their “best selves”, but achieving that requires intentional preparation. Remember, your kid is still the same kid, even in a different environment. And so, will struggles from the school year carry over into camp? The answer is, maybe, but they don’t have to. Here are some tips for setting your child up for success this upcoming summer. 

The New York State math tests are quickly approaching. You might find that your child is coming home from school with packets of test prep and feel overwhelmed. Or, you also might have realized your child has been receiving no test prep work and school and it’s all going to fall on you. Either way, don’t worry! There are some simple steps to take at home to help your child do their best. 

Whether your child had their heart set on attending school with their best friends, a school that specializes in arts, or simply the school that they’ve heard has the best reputation, finding out they didn’t get their top choice can be crushing. Here are some ways to support your child with empathy, honesty, and resilience, when the results are not what they (and maybe you) hoped for. 

 We are here to outline some facts about the New York State tests, and break down how they impact your child’s education.

Striking the right balance is key. Here are practical guidelines to help families manage screen time effectively during school days.

We put AI to the test, feeding Gemini (our AI of choice) five of the most common questions and concerns we hear from parents. The results? Let's just say, AI proved to be a surprisingly insightful educational consultant...

Traditional grading systems as we remember them are out, and the new systems require some translation. Here’s the breakdown of how to interpret your child’s report card.

November always sneaks up quickly and, before you know it, it is time for parent teacher conferences. As parents, these conferences are a great opportunity to understand how your child is doing academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. It also presents a chance for you to understand how your child operates when you aren’t around. Finally, it helps shed a light on what curriculum is being taught and how. Parent teacher conferences often range from just 10 minutes to 40 minutes so it’s important to maximize the face to face time you have with your child’s teacher. Here are some helpful ways to prepare.

“Diverse community learners,” “inclusive,” and other key terms present in mission statements that give you a sense of the school community.

The TLDR of the New York City public school admissions changes, and what they mean for you and your child.

What is Academic Excellence and how do I know if a school really has it?

Decoding Mission Statements: Understanding the Educational Philosophy of a School

Help your child (and you!) get back into the school routine.

One of the most frequent comments we get from parents is that math is “so different” now. Time and time again parents feel as if they can’t support their child with math, because it is entirely a “new” approach. Before you throw in the towel and hire a math tutor, it may be comforting to know that this “new math” being taught in schools is not so different from the “old school” way.