Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.

Financial Aid Panel Discussion

Financial Aid Panel Discussion

On Wednesday, October 25th, Jed Lippard, Head of Bank Street School for Children, will moderate a discussion with Directors of Financial Aid about applying for financial assistance at independent schools. Free and open to the public. Register here.

Beth Kobliner Parents League

Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not)

Join us on Wednesday, November 15th at Avenues: The World School as Beth Kobliner offers parents and teachers wise, practical, and relatable advice on how to teach children—from ages three to twenty-three—the money basics, along with the latest research from the fields of behavioral psychology, economics, and personal finance. Free registration for Parents League Members, $30 for non-members. Register here.

Things that make us smarter

Eight Ways Of Looking At Intelligence

by ANNIE MURPHY PAUL, Writer

As with anything to do with our idiosyncratic and unpredictable species, there is still a lot of art involved in teaching and learning. But the science of learning can offer some surprising and useful perspectives on how we educate young people and how we guide our own learning. And so: Eight Ways Of Looking At Intelligence.

Parents League Notification and Reply Dates ISAAGNY

ISAAGNY Notification & Reply Dates for 2018 Independent School Admissions

Established by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). For applications and files completed by January 8, 2018.

Parents League Schedule

Recommended Vacation Dates 2017/18 from the Guild of Independent Schools

Download the recommended vacation dates for independent schools in New York City for the 2017/18 academic year, provided by the Guild of Independent Schools. Please note that these are simply suggested dates and not all schools follow the calendar exactly.

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If you represent an independent or private school click here to learn how to apply for School Membership, or call us at 212-737-7385. Annual membership dues are based on the total enrollment of the school.

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  • Annual School Fairs
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  • Workshops and Forums
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  • School Advisory Appointments and Workshops
  • Lectures, Panels and Events on Parenting and Education
  • Parents League Publications
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  • Office Bulletin Board and Tutoring File

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Upcoming Events

Financial Aid Panel Discussion
Speaker:
Financial Aid Directors
Venue:
Bank Street School for Children, Tabas Auditorium
610 West 112th Street
(off Broadway)
New York, NY 10025
United States
When:
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Register here
Elaine Perlman. Parents League School Advisor
Be the Parent You Wish You Had
Speaker:
Elaine Perlman, Author and Parents League School Advisor
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
United States
When:
Monday, November 6, 2017
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Buy Tickets here or become a member to attend for free

PLNY Blog

Aija Mayrock, Author of The Survival Guide to Bullying

We are excited to bring Aija Mayrock to speak at Trevor Day School on Thursday, October 12th at 6:30pm! Watch this short video to learn more about Aija and her book.

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Eight Ways Of Looking At Intelligence

by ANNIE MURPHY PAUL, Writer

In “Thirteen Ways of Looking At A Blackbird,” poet Wallace Stevens takes something familiar—an ordinary blackbird—and by looking at it from many different perspectives, makes us think about it in new ways.

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