Public Schools K-12 in Brooklyn

Nearly 300,000 students attend public schools in Brooklyn, a number that rivals the population of such cities as Toledo, Ohio or Buffalo, NY. There are about 1.1 million in the entire NYC school system. So parents have to navigate a series of choices, tests, programs, and deadlines to help their children get the best possible education. Get some basics here about the Brooklyn public school system for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school and high school students.

When's the Kindergarten Application Deadline for NY, Brooklyn Public Schools?

Looking for a seat for your child in a Brooklyn kindergarten in public school? Parents of 4 and 5 year-olds should be aware of the NYC public school calendar--not for when school starts,but for when you must apply to enroll your child.

10 More Websites for Parents of Gifted & Talented Kids, from US DOE

The US Department of Education has a list of national organizations dedicated to researching, helping, and networking with students who are considered gifted and talented. Brooklyn and NYC parents of children with special creative and intellectual needs might check them out.

9 Websites for Parents of Gifted & Talented Kids, From NYC DOE

If your child seems brighter than most, is a very early reader, has taught herself physics, or has other talents that indicate that he or she might be in that rarified pool of "gifted and talented" students, then you have special opportunities and responsibilities as a parent. Because there are tons of talented kids among the 1.1 million kids in...

NYC Public School:Who to Contact about Brooklyn Elementary School Issues?

Elementary school kids in NYC public schools can run into all kinds of academic, social and logistical challenges. Here are some important contacts in the massive NYC public school system for elementary school parents in Brooklyn, NY.

Brooklyn Middle School Parents Guide: Who Do I Contact in the School System?

Middle school is often considered the toughest time for kids: their physical, emotional and intellectual development is uneven, and many have to navigate increasing peer pressure. Parents of middle school students are advised to keep an eye on their boys and girls: here are a few key telephone numbers for Brooklyn parents at the NYC Department...

Brooklyn High School Parents Guide for Public Schools: Who to Contact?

Parents often can't get much information from their teenagers, so here are a dozen key contacts, at the NYC Department of Education — both online sites and phone numbers — that will be invaluable to the parents of Brooklyn and NYC public high school students.

NY Public School Parents Guide: Finding Help from the DOE, Pre-K to Hi School

With 1.1 million students in the New York City public system, it can be hard for parents to know where to turn. Here's an overview of contacts at the NYC Department of Education for Brooklyn and NYC parents of students in pre-kindergarten, elementary school, middle school and high school. It covers such topics as transportation, food services,...

How to Talk to Kids about September 11: Book Tips for Parents of Young Children

September 11, 2001 is a day that will continue to be evocative for years, but it's hard to explain the the trauma of those events to children who weren't even yet born when Al Queda struck the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, DC. One way to teach pre-teen children about this difficult topic is by reading...

7 Ways to Mark the September 11 Anniversary with Children in Brooklyn

8 Things to Know About How It Works: Applying for NY Public School Kindergarten

Get tips on applying to public school kindergarten in New York City. But the first tip for families is this: start early, and do your homework! Learn more about how Brooklyn parents seeking a place for their little ones in the public elementary school’s kindergarten class can be prepared well before the September school year begins to register...

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