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Helping Children Find Hope in a Difficult World

by Judith Samuelson, The Aspen Institute
No one has a right to sit down and feel hopeless. There’s too much work to do.
– Dorothy Day, social activist Sarah, daughter number two, asks the provocative questions in the family. I suppose it comes from being younger than her sister Anna, and the need to be heard at the dinner table. Or maybe it’s her inquiring mind and special gift of empathy. This question in particular made me pause. I think she was twelve at the time. “Mom,” she asked, “if you could live in any age, which one would you choose?” Read More...
College Admissions: The Perspective of a 35 Year Veteran

by Bruce Breimer, Collegiate School
Inordinate, and not always informed, coverage has been given to the competitive college admissions scene in recent years. Students and parents alike invariably enter the search with a firm, but increasingly specious, belief that an undergraduate degree from an Ivy League school or its equivalent will guarantee professional success. While this rule of thumb was substantially true for much of the 20th century, it is no longer the case. Ironically, in the 21st century entrance into most professions will be predicated on a graduate degree. Rather than focusing on where an applicant spent his undergraduate years, those entrusted with the hiring process will be more concerned with the reputation of the applicant's graduate program. Read More...

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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Mar 17: GETTING BEYOND PARALLEL PLAY: How to Foster Peer Communication (Speaker: Larisa Gerts)

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, ground floor, between Park and Lexington Time: 9:30am - 10:30am; PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP

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

Apr 7: PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, ground floor, between Park and Lexington Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Apr 9: PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP

Time: 9:30am - 11:00am; HEALTHY CHOICES: Talking to Your Middle School Student About Alcohol and Drugs (Speaker: Anne H. Daniel)

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

Apr 12: Preschool Admissions Workshop

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, Ground Floor, Between Park and Lexington Time: 1:00pm - 2:39pm; PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS PANEL DISCUSSION

Location: Village Community School, 272 West 10th Street Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Register

Apr 14: PARENTING WORKSHOP: ARE YOU READY FOR THE SUMMER? (Speaker: Becky Thomas)

Location: Parents League Office, 115 East 82nd Street, ground floor, between Park and Lexington Time: 9:30am - 10:30am; PRESCHOOL ADMISSIONS WORKSHOP

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