Resources about NYC Schools:
Insideschools.org (Information on NYC public schools, including test scores and independent reviews)
Schools.nyc.gov (NYC Department of Education, resource for information about public schools)
Parentsleague.org (Independent resource for NYC independent schools)
Naeyc.org National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.nycschoolhelp.com Joyce Szuflita at NYC School Help
Local Public Schools
PS 261 (Zone only)
PS 372, The Children’s School (Lottery)
PS 58 (Zone only)
PS 29 (Zone only)
PS 32 (Zone only)
Community Roots Charter School
Gifted and Talented Public Schools
PS 38 (Zone only)
Bilingual Schools
Shuang Wen Academy – Chinese
PS58 – French
International School of Brooklyn – Spanish and French
Independent Schools
Hannah Senesh Community Day School
International School of Brooklyn
Special Needs Schools
Mary McDowell School (“Independent Friends school for children with learning disabilities”)
The Sterling School of Brooklyn (“To meet the needs of Dyslexic and Language Based Learning Disabled children who need intensive instruction”)
PS 372, The Children’s School (Inclusive public school lottery or placement)
Health & Nutrition Links
Bugs
www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/index.html
Food
www.butterbeanskitchen.com (Homemade, healthy, delicious meals, paired with food education for school age children)
www.epicurious.com (Recipes)
www.thescramble.com (Subscription recipe service)
www.allrecipes.com (Recipes)
www.cenyc.org/HTMLGM/maingm.htm (List of NYC’s farmers markets)
www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx (The new food guide pyramid)
http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com (Fun and a little crazy lunch ideas for kids)