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Tutoring and Test Prep Services for Kids in Queens
Looking for a tutoring services and test prep in Queens? We have a list of the best places in Flushi...
Preschools, Nursery Schools, Day Cares, and Pre-K Programs in Queens
Looking for a Queens preschool? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flushing...
Schools and Educational Services for Kids with Special Needs in Queens
Looking for a Queens special education school? Look no further than our list of the top private scho...
Private & Independent Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens private school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flu...
Professional Services for Kids and Families in Queens
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Queens. From tutors to lawyers, search our o...
Kids' Catholic & Religious Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens religious school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in F...
Charter Schools & Magnet Schools in Queens
Looking for a Queens charter school? Look no further than our list of the top private schools in Flu...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Queens This Month
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Queens. Find your op...
Rachael Ray Heads Chefs Council to Upgrade Meals in NYC Schools
Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday the launch NYC's first-ever Chefs Council, to be led by celebrity...
Children's History Book Prize Recognizes a Story of Change—And a Supreme Court Ruling
The New-York Historical Society's Annual Children's History Book Prize Awarded to How to Find What Y...
Eric Adams Announces Blueprint for Child Care in NYC
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday a blueprint to provide more child-care opportunities for t...
NYC Libraries Take A Stand Against Book Banning
The New York Public Library will offer four commonly banned books to readers across the country. ...
Friends Academy Lower School and New Forest Program
Friends Academy is a PreK-12 private school in Long Island that is based on the Quaker values of sim...
Meet David Banks, the New NYC Public Schools Chancellor
NYC mayor-elect has selected Eagle Academy president and CEO David Banks to be the next NYC public s...
Student Struggling in School: 8 Simple Things You Can Do at Home to Help
Experts share how parents can help if their student is struggling in school, whether it’s in a certa...
Everything You Need to Know About Online Tutoring for Kids
This is what you need to know about online tutoring for kids, from trends in online tutoring—includi...
Zoned High School Options For NYC Students Will Remain In Place
NYC changes course on eliminating zoned schooling for high-school students. ...
The Winners of the 2021 First Day of School Photo Contest Are...
Enter NYMetroParents' First Day of School 2021 Photo Contest for a chance to win a family 4-pack of ...
Brilliant NYC to Replace Current NYC Gifted and Talented Programs
NYC public schools will no longer offer gifted and talented programs that city officials say create ...
School Advice: 7th Grader Shares 4 Tips for Peers to Start the Year Strong
With NYC children heading back to school, one student's school advice will help others return to in-...
New York State Tests: Everything You Need to Know to Help Prepare Your Child
Here's everything you need to know about New York State tests for students in elementary through hig...
NYC Public Schools Reopening in September 2021: What You Need to Know
NYC DOE schools open Sept. 13 for the 2021-2022 school year, but what will it look like? Here are NY...
School Anxiety: 4 Common Causes & How to Help Your Kids This Year
Returning to the classroom this year can cause school anxiety in kids, especially after the last yea...
8 Fun Activities to Help Prevent the Dreaded Summer Slide in Kids
Educational experts share 8 activities that will help prevent summer learning loss in kids....
How to Determine If Your Child Would Benefit from Summer School
Here's how to tell if your child should be in summer school, whether they need extra school help or ...
Graduation Gift Ideas for Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and High School Graduates
Check out these preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school graduation gift ideas....
AP Classes: How to Determine if They're Right for Your Child
What you should think about before signing your child up for AP classes, like the pros and cons of A...
Private School Applications: What You Need to Know
Here's what you need to know about applying to private schools in New York, from researching and tes...
Here's What the 2021-2022 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
Here's everything you need to know about NYC's 2021-2022 public school calendar....
Teacher Appreciation Week: Why New York Parents Appreciate Their Kids' Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week was the first week of May, so we asked parents what they appreciate most a...
This is What to Consider When Accepting a College Admissions Offer
Here's what you and your child should consider before your child chooses a college....
Test-Optional College Admissions: What Are They and How to Approach
What are test-optional college admissions? How do I apply for a test optional college?...
Resources to Help with Online Learning for Special Education Students
Here are the best resources so you can help your child with online learning for special education st...
The Pros and Cons of Remote Learning
Here are the positives and negatives of remote learning and the effects it has had on local families...
How to Choose the Right School District in New York Suburbs
Here is a how-to guide for choosing the right school district in New York suburbs—including Long Isl...
Mayor Bill de Blasio Plans to Ditch Hybrid Learning by September
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his plan to open New York City public schools "fully" in September wi...
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is Stepping Down
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza will resign and will be replaced by the first-ever Black wom...
STEAM & STEM Subscription Boxes Your Kids Will Love
These STEM boxes will help your kids, tweens, and teens explore science, technology, engineering, an...
How to Research a Day Care: Ask These Important Questions
Here are the questions you should ask day care providers about staff, policies, safety, snacks, sche...
The Best Online Math Games, Board Games, and Math Videos for Kids
If you want to strengthen your kid's arithmetic skills, try showing them one of these fun and educat...
This is How Parents Can Help Their Child from Falling Behind at School
Here's how parents can help prevent their child from falling behind at school despite all of the cha...
Applications are Officially Open for the NYC Public School Film Festival
Here's how you can apply for the NYC Public School Film Festival as well as the rules of the contest...
College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT Essay
College Board announced a variety of changes to the SAT exams for the 2020-2021 school year. ...
Where to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the New York City Area
Here are some Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities and events for kids in the New York City area. ...
NYC Department of Education to End Gifted and Talented Test After 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced that the NYC Gifted and Talented test will co...
How to Help Kids with Special Needs Succeed in Online Classes
While online classes for special needs students can be a challenge, it is possible to help them succ...
This is How to Successfully Navigate At-Home Learning
This is how to balance your child's at-home learning with working from home, ensure your kids are su...
How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool with This Important Experience
Whether your child is remote learning or not yet enrolled in preschool, establishing routines at hom...
10 Brain Breaks for Kids During Online Learning
Here are 10 ideas for giving your child brain breaks during online learning to help them focus and k...
NYC Schools Makes Significant Change to Admissions Process to Address Segregation
The NYC middle and high schools admissions processes will undergo changes regarding screening in ord...
As Snow Storm Approaches, NYC Schools Cancel Snow Days
NYC Schools Chancellor Chancellor Richard Carranza sent a letter to parents earlier today stating th...
This is What You Need to Know About the NYC School Application Process
Here is a step-by-step guide to the NYC school application process for middle school, high school, p...
NYC Schools Announce Plan to Close COVID-19 Achievement Gaps
Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza release a plan for dealing with COVID-19 learning loss and a...
NYC Schools to Close on Thursday due to Rising COVID-19 Cases
Schools chancellor Richard A. Carranza said that all NYC public schools will close for in-person lea...
Here's What the 2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
The NYC Public School 2020-2021 calendar year will include both online learning and in-person instru...
This is How to Qualify for Free School Meals in New York
Here’s how your family can qualify for free or reduced-price school meals in New York—including NYC,...
How and When to Find a Tutor for Your Child
Kids are struggling more than ever—experts weigh in on how and when to find a tutor....
How to Help Your Child Stay Focused During Online Learning
It’s tough for kids, especially young ones, to sit still for long periods of remote learning. What c...
These are the Best Halloween Books for Kids and Tweens
Make getting in the spooky spirit easy this year with these Halloween books for kids that we (and Co...
BASIS Independent Schools Expand to Four Campuses in NYC
BASIS Independent Schools are expanding their campuses in both Brooklyn and Manhattan for the 2021-2...
The New York Public Library Unveiled 125 Books They Love for Teens
The New York Public Library released a list of 125 Books We Love for Teens to help inspire teens to ...
How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child
How can parents make the right after-school choices during a pandemic? We asked local experts to sha...
Here’s How Students with Disabilities and Their Parents Adjusted to Remote Learning
Four families share how their students with disabilities have dealt with remote learning challenges....
Where to Find the Best Creative Writing Prompts for Kids
This list of websites feature some of the best writing prompts for kids—ones that will get their cre...
Read Queens Parent’s Back-to-School Magazine Today!
The back-to-school issue of Queens Parent features advice to help your kids be successful with remot...
Where to Find the 6 Best Math Videos for Kids
Here's where you can access the best math videos for kids to help make learning math easier for you ...
Essential Homeschooling Supplies for Remote Learning
This list of homeschooling supplies will help make you and your child's remote learning experience a...
How to Start Homeschooling in New York
How do I start homeschooling in New York? Is homeschooling the right choice for my family? ...
How to Create the Ideal Kids Homework and School Work Station at Home
Here’s how you can prepare a kids homework station that works for your child’s at-home learning expe...
10 Fun and Educational Learning Apps for Kids
Supplement your kids schooling—whether it's online or in person—with Common Sense Media's recommende...
How New York State Schools will Plan for Reopening
Updated Aug. 7: Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State schools can reopen for in-person...
Governor Cuomo Announces $94 Million NYS School Technology Upgrade
The $94 Million investment, as part of The Smart Schools Bond Act, will aim to improve school securi...
529 Plans Make Saving for College Easier—Even When Money Is Tight
Borrowing for school costs twice as much as saving for it, which makes 529 college savings plans wor...
What Parents Need to Know About Pandemic Pods
Micro-schools—or pandemic pods—are popping up all over the country, where parents are hiring teacher...
28 Catholic Schools in the New York Area are Closing Due to COVID-19
Fewer families are registering for Catholic school in the New York metro area throughout the pandemi...
What is a Gap Year and When Should You Take One?
What is a gap year? Should I take a gap year? How do I take a gap year during COVID-19?...
Mayor Bill de Blasio Says NYC Schools will Not Fully Reopen in September
De Blasio says New York City schools will use a mix of in-person and remote learning indefinitely. ...
This is How to Get Free Books for Kids
These 12 sites are offering free books, e-books, and magazines for kids to have fun reading at home ...
Read Queens Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!
Queens Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun as ...
Special Education Classes Can Be Held In-Person this Summer
Though remote learning in New York will continue with summer school, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced...
How to Navigate the Turning 5 Process for Your Child with Special Needs
The transition from preschool to kindergarten for kids with special needs in NYC is complicated. Her...
7 Leadership Skills Kids Need to Be Successful in the Future
These are the leadership skills that are the most sought after by employers. Learning these leadersh...
Kids' Books, Podcasts, and Other Resources About Diversity, Race, and Inclusion
Kids need to learn about diversity, race, inclusion now more than ever. Here are kids books, podcas...
The NYC Department of Ed Announces Remote Summer School
The NYC department of Ed announced that summer school will be conducted via remote instruction this ...
Governor Cuomo Announces New York Schools Will Remain Closed for the Remainder of the Year
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that all New York schools will remain closed for the remainder of th...
NYC Public Schools are Dropping Traditional Grades for K-8 Students due to Coronavirus Closings
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that NYC public schools will be dropping traditional grades for stude...
Students Who Pass Regents Class Won't Need the Exam to Graduate
In response to the statewide closures of schools to stop the spread of COVID-19, the New York State ...
This Is Why We’re Following a More Relaxed Homeschool Schedule
With all New York schools now utilizing at-home learning during the coronavirus quarantine, some par...
26 Kid-Friendly Documentaries to Watch with Your Children
Want to show your children a documentary, but unsure of which ones are okay for them to watch? Commo...
8 Fun, Mind-Stimulating Activities for Kids
Even if your kids are continuing schoolwork at home while schools are closed due to the coronavirus ...
NYC Parents Can Fill Out the Remote Learning Device Request Form Now
If you’d like to request an iPad or remote learning device from the NYC Department of Education for ...
How to Access Free Nickelodeon Resources About Social Distancing, Wellness, and More
Nickelodeon's new #KidsTogether initiative shares short-form videos, interstitials, downloadable act...
Free Educational Resources and Subscriptions for Remote Learning
Here are the free educational resources and subscriptions your family can turn to for free remote an...
9 Subscriptions Offering Free or Discounted Boxes for Family Fun
For most of us, it's only the first week of social distancing due to the Coronavirus national emerge...
How to Find a Babysitter or Nanny Right Now
Need to find a last-minute babysitter in the New York area? Don’t panic! We live in an area where fi...
As Special Education Complaints Pile Up, NY Seeks More Presiding Officers But Gets Pushback
To ease a massive backlog of special education complaints in New York City, state officials on Monda...
MoMathlon Fosters Enthusiasm in NYC Middle Schoolers
Museum of Mathematics math tournaments are happening all over New York City this week for middle sch...
Mayor de Blasio Expands 3-K for All Program Ahead of Schedule
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza announced that 3-K for All will expand ...
York Early College Academy Unveiled New Guidance Suite on Feb. 13
The York Early College Academy in Jamaica unveiled a new guidance suite that will host peer meditati...
Community Schools Have Been a Success for NYC Students
The New York City Department of Education released the NYC Community Schools Impact Report on Jan. 2...