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To Test Or Not To Test If only it was this simple. Test optionality is a really confusing topic for students and parents. Quite frankly, "test optional" is a really confusing topic for school faculty, too. Beyond confusing, it can be downright uncomfortable to talk about because, effectively, there’s a ... Read More

Admissions For The 2026-2027 School Year Because of a variety of factors, the fall admissions season for the 2026-2027 school year – at every divisional level from preschool to lower school to upper school to college – has been one of the most competitive in years. While it won’t be ... Read More

A 2014 article in the New York Times outlines the work of a few scientists who argue that handwriting, an art that continues to disappear from curricula and state standards of education, is more important than some realize. Maria Konnikova's comprehensive article, which is still entirely relevant today, highlights the ... Read More

Is your child in preschool? Is your child turning 5 by September 1? Do you live in New York City? If so, then you're probably thinking about kindergarten transition planning. It's a topic that often leads to panic for parents and cringing for early childhood educators. Interviews, group play dates, and ... Read More

We experience a lot of parent confusion when it comes to making sense of school report cards and classroom performance. They're often unsure how to interpret feedback from rubrics and letter grades. And when there's data from any outside sources that misaligns in any way with data from teacher-made assessments ... Read More

Private tutoring or academic coaching services at home or remotely are often a part of the plan. Ongoing and active management of each child's school journey allows for timely recalibration and any necessary course correction ... Read More