Public Schools K-12 in Brooklyn
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.
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...
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.
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...
Navigating Brooklyn Public Schools: 9 Places to Get Info on How the System Works
Lost in the NYC public school maze? Find out where to get in depth information about public elementary schools and public kindergartens in Brooklyn and New York City: 9 good resources for detailed and general info.
7 Ways to Mark the September 11 Anniversary with Children in Brooklyn
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...
About Kindergarten in Brooklyn's Public Schools
If your child is entering Kindergarten in a Brooklyn public school, here are things you need to know.
Should Lunar New Year be a Public School Holiday?
Should Lunar New Year be a Public School Holiday?
How to Late-Register a Child in Brooklyn Public School—Registration Center Info
All about School Registration Centers: If you aren't sure where your child is going to school — and school starts soon! — and you live in Brooklyn, New York, read this. Find out whether your child is zoned for a school, and if not, where to late register. This is important information for both students and families. Be prepared with the proper...
Trying to Get into a Good NYC Public High School? Go to a High School Fair
With over a million public school students, New York City has a complicated public education system. At the high school level, students have many options. But learning about them, weighing your choices, and making smart and timely application is both time consuming and requires dedication. One important element in this process is attending a NYC public high school fair.
Get Smart About NYC Public High School Admissions,High School Choices & Tests
Applying to public high school in New York City can be daunting. Students and families are faced with deadlines, choices, school fairs and more. Everyone's busy, and the NYC Department of Education is a bureacracy with a capital "B." So, parents and students have to do their own homework. Here are a few great information sources to get you...
Yellow SchoolBus Strike Info: 5 Tips on the DOE's Contingency Plans
Find out what the Department of Education's contingency plans are in the event of a strike by yellow schoolbus drivers.
Is Your Local School a Mess? Report Slams Bad Conditions, Includes Brooklyn Tech
A 2013 report by the local chapter of SEIU, the service employees union, found a pattern linking poverty and poor school maintenance. Of the 20 worst school buildings, over half were found in Brooklyn.