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Education Round-up



Your go-to guide for sending children to school in the Hudson Valley

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Looking for a great school?
The Hudson Valley is home to some amazing K-12 schools. If you're looking for a great school, we've got you covered! Read More...


Does Common Core benefit my child at all?

The benefits of the Common Core are still up in the air. Kiersten Greene, PhD, of SUNY New Paltz discusses the long-term benefits of Common Core. Read More...


Is a co-op preschool right for you?
A cooperative nursery school is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization owned and administered by the parents of the children enrolled. Sound appealing? Read More...


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Taking the school out of schooling
When left to their own devices, children will seek out information and learn on their own. Parents who unschool see themselves as facilitators of learning opportunities rather than teachers. Read More...


How you can find support with a SEPTA

As a parent of a school-aged child with special needs, it may seem difficult to find support and the answers that you need. SEPTAs are a great way to gain that support and get access to the answers that you seek. Read More...


After-School enrichment round-up
We've gathered our very best articles about after-school activities in this go-to enrichment guide. Read More...


Technology cheat sheet

Is academic redshirting right for your child?

We ask parents and teachers for the best tips on how and when to make the decision to hold your kindergartner back a year. Read More...


Should parents pay their children for good grades?

Whether you think of money as an incentive to work hard or a barrier for teaching values, cash for good grades continues to be a huge debate among parents. Read More...


Talk to the teachers before trouble starts!

Local educator and PTSO president share their tips for building a better parent-teacher partnership. Read More...


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