Featured Article

  • Should Schools be Ranked?

    By Frederick C. Calder, Executive Director of NYSAIS There seems to be no end to America's appetite for ranking. Nearly anything will do as long as it's well fed. The latest concoction of rankings in the school world appeared in Newsweek's May 16, 2005 edition. There the magazine had the temerity to proclaim that it knew the best 100 public high schools in the country, although the headline didn't specify "public." Now, nobody disputes Newsweek's understanding that Americans love contests of practically any sort. Other magazines learned long ago that ranking schools and colleges sells. A reporter asked me once why Americans love to read about school winners and losers. I replied, "Why do people go to cock fights or other extreme sports events? Because they like to go doesn't mean we encourage it, or heaven knows, approve of it." From every point of view that stems from even a modest moral sense of what is good for children, ranking schools is an abomination. Read More...

  • Discovering and Developing Your Child's Strenghts

    by Jenifer Fox, Head, Purnell School
    Imagine waking up one day and having everyone you encounter understand the ways in which you are unique and extraordinary. What if everyone viewed the things you did as needed contributions, and rather than looking for what is wrong with you, people pointed out what is right with you? If that happened, you would be super-charged. You would feel free and released from the burden of having to defend yourself. You would be psyched to jump out of bed and get to work. You would feel, well, strong. Wouldn’t it be nice if just one day of your life could be like that? Read More...

What's New

  • School Vacation Dates 2010-11

    The following are the recommended vacation dates from the New York Guild of Independent Schools

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  • Applying to Summer Camps?

    Members can meet with our Summer Camp Advisor to learn about the different options for day programs in New York City and sleep away programs outside of the city. Call 212-737-7385 to make an appointment. As a member you will also have access to our Online Guide to Summer in New York where you can search for information on day camps in New York City.

  • K-12 Advisory Appointments

    Are you applying for Kindergarten? Members can schedule an appointment to meet with a school advisor. Call 212-737-7385. Not a member? Join Here

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  • Preschool Admissions Workshops

    These workshops are an explanation of the preschool admissions process for parents of children under the age of three. A Parents League advisor leads a ninety minute workshop that guides families through the admissions process. Join Here to attend a workshop

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  • Vacation Dates 2009-10

    Independent School Vacation Dates 2009-10

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Upcoming Events

Feb 8

DOWNTOWN PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP

Location: The 14th Street Y Early Childhood Center, 344 East 14th Street Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Feb 9

PARENTING WORKSHOP DOWNTOWN: BREAKING PATTERNS: Diffusing Power Struggles with Your Preschooler (with Jayne Bloch)

Location: The Parents League @ Citibabes Soho: 52 Mercer Street, 3rd floor Time: 9:30am - 10:45am

Special Needs Group Discussion

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, ground floor, Between Lexington and Park Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Feb 10

PARENTING WORKSHOP: PROMOTING LANGUAGE IN YOUR PRESCHOOLER 24/7 (Speaker: Karrie Russo)

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, ground floor, between Park and Lexington Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Feb 15

President's Day, Parents League Closed

Thru: 2/16/2010
Feb 17

PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, ground floor, between Park and Lexington Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Feb 18

PARENTING WORKSHOP IN BROOKLYN: 9 WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOUR CHILD: Advice for Parents of Middle School and High School Students

Location: Packer Collegiate Institute 170 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn Heights Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Feb 22

Preschool Admissions Workshop

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, Ground Floor, Between Park and Lexington Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Feb 23

PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, ground floor, Between Lexington and Park Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

PARENTING FORUM: WE'VE GOT ISSUES: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication (Speaker: Author Judith Warner)

Location: All Souls Church, 1157 Lexington Ave at 80th St. Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm Register