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• Classic Broadway Musicals at Home

  by Jeffrey Lyons, film critic

  Although I have been a film critic since 1970, my perspective on movies changed when I became a parent. I became more cautious about the effects that a movie might have on younger viewers, especially when watched at home in an intimate family setting. Selecting appropriate films to see as a family can be a challenge at times for parents.
  There are vast collections of films available, but many are unknown or forgotten by the latest generation. Too often, wonderful titles get overlooked in favor of more recent, recognizable titles. This is especially true of the older, lavish Hollywood movie musicals. I have selected a few of my favorites for you to share with your family. Read More...

• Looking at Schools: Will We Fit In?

  An Interview with Jacqueline Y. Pelzer, Executive Director, Early Steps

  
  Tell us about Early Steps. When was it founded, and what does it strive to do?
  Early Steps was founded by the New York City independent schools in 1986 as part of their commitment to build lower schools that are more racially diverse. Our mission is to broaden the base of the applicant pool for kindergarten and first grade. There is much talk today about getting into a school. We would like to talk, instead, about fitting into a school. Many of us feel that our family is "different" in some way: we might not have much money, we are of a different race or ethnic background, our religion might be different, we might be a single parent or part of a same-sex couple, or maybe our child is adopted, and maybe from another country.
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