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    Independent SchoolsMiddle & High School AgeParenting 6 mins reading

    Tue, November 10, 2026

    Parenting from the Head of School’s Office

    Daniel Feigin, Head of School, Trevor Day School

    In my role as educator, I have attended nearly every Trevor Upper School commencement. For the first time in 2026,…

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  • Applying to Private Special Education Schools in NYC
    Independent Schools 11 mins reading

    Thu, October 29, 2026

    Applying to Private Special Education Schools in NYC

    Chantal Aflalo, Parents League Special Education School Advisor

    The process for applying to special education schools is as nuanced as each of the special education programs and the…

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    All AgesIndependent SchoolsParenting 10 mins reading

    Tue, October 13, 2026

    Team, Self, and Community on the Playing Field

    Jenna Rogers King, Associate Head of School for External Affairs, Riverdale Country School, NY

    Sports are meaningful for the school community, but the benefits to the athletes themselves are remarkable.

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  • Affording Private Education and How to Receive the Most from Your Investment
    All AgesIndependent SchoolsMiddle & High School Age 18 mins reading

    Tue, November 10, 2026

    Affording Private Education and How to Receive the Most from Your Investment

    Jacqueline Aleandre, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid for Notre Dame School of Manhattan

    Affording private education can feel overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to make the process easier so that…

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  • When Do Kids Start Preschool? A Guide for NYC Families
    Early ChildhoodIndependent SchoolsPreschools 6 mins reading

    Tue, October 13, 2026

    When Do Kids Start Preschool? A Guide for NYC Families

    Ann Levine, Parents League School Advisor

    Age-related decisions often depend on school accommodations as well as family schedules.

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  • How to Prepare for a School Fair: A Guide for Parents and Students
    All AgesIndependent Schools 9 mins reading

    Tue, September 15, 2026

    How to Prepare for a School Fair: A Guide for Parents and Students

    Parents League School Advisory Service,

    Attending an independent, private, or boarding school fair can feel overwhelming, but it does not have to be. Learn how…

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  • Is Preschool the New Neighborhood?
    Early ChildhoodIndependent Schools 7 mins reading

    Thu, August 13, 2026

    Is Preschool the New Neighborhood?

    Ann Levine, Parents League School Advisor

    For many families, preschool becomes more than a place where a young child learns. It can become a community where…

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  • How to Prepare for School Admissions This Fall
    All AgesIndependent Schools 6 mins reading

    Tue, September 22, 2026

    How to Prepare for School Admissions This Fall

    Mary Ann Clerkin, Parents League School Advisor

    As the school admissions season gets underway, it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Taking a few…

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  • How to Find the Best-Fit Private School for Your Child
    All AgesIndependent Schools 8 mins reading

    Tue, September 1, 2026

    How to Find the Best-Fit Private School for Your Child

    Ann Levine, Parents League School Advisor

    Whatever you see as signs of your children’s strengths, interests, and skills, pay close attention.

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    Independent Schools 3 mins reading

    Mon, June 8, 2026

    5 Tips for moving from public to private school

    How should you start the application process for an independent middle school or high school in New York City? Our…

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