Sponsored Scoop: The Ideal School of Manhattan

On any given day at The IDEAL School of Manhattan, students may study civil rights; join a musical; showcase their writing; enjoy Riverside Park; build a robot; or visit the Met. IDEAL is New York’s only K-12 independent inclusion school, where we celebrate the tremendous social, emotional, and academic growth born in a diverse and nurturing educational community. Open Houses April 10 and 17. https://www.theidealschool.org/admissions/open-houses

Lower School (Kindergarten – Grade 5)
314 West 91st Street
New York, NY 10024

Upper School (Grades 6-12)
270 West 89th Street
New York, NY 10024

Montessori Day School of Brooklyn

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Montessori Day School of Brooklyn is a<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> warm and welcoming community serving children ages two to five. At MDS, they encourage every child&rsquo;s natural curiosity and readiness to learn and create a nurturing and fun atmosphere that promotes independence and self-esteem, and creates life-long learners. They work to ensure that our school community is as richly diverse as the city we live in. Their tuition assistance program provides access to an MDS education for all children. Applications open up each year on September 1st. The deadline to apply for the next school year is December 31st. Please reach out with any questions about admissions for the coming school year. &nbsp;

The Green Vale School

The Green Vale School is Long Island's largest preeminent private school for Pre-Nursery (age 2) to 8th Grade. Families from some of NY's top school districts choose Green Vale for its exceptional academics taught in a purposefully joyful environment. Founded in 1923, Green Vale has exemplified educational excellence, molding well-rounded individuals equipped not just for the classroom but for life's journey ahead. Rooted in joy, the school's unique approach cultivates intellect, character, and confidence, ensuring students transcend classroom boundaries.&nbsp; At the core of Green Vale&rsquo;s ethos lies a belief that early years form the bedrock of a fulfilling educational journey. In these formative stages, curiosity blossoms, creativity finds its wings, and crucial foundational skills are honed. It's here that the dedicated faculty and comprehensive curriculum pave the way for lifelong success. What distinguishes Green Vale is its commitment to tailored programs for each developmental stage: Early Childhood (Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten), Lower School (1st &ndash; 5th grade), and Upper School (6th &ndash; 8th grade). Each phase is a transformative experience, emphasizing not only academic excellence but also values like character, reflection, and community spirit. From nurturing social/emotional growth and discovering new passions in Early Childhood to fostering astute thinkers and executive functioning skills in Lower School to developing social awareness and leadership skills in Upper School, Green Vale nurtures well-rounded individuals ready to conquer the next step. However, the school&rsquo;s commitment transcends traditional academia. It&rsquo;s about fostering holistic development&mdash;where the arts, interscholastic sports, and service-learning blend seamlessly into the curriculum, instilling life skills, leadership, and a deep sense of community. At Green Vale, character education isn&rsquo;t a subject but a guiding principle, shaping students into empathetic, responsible, and principled individuals. Amidst it all, the school's dedication to small class sizes ensures personalized attention, creating an environment where every student is known&nbsp;and&nbsp;understood&mdash;a community where individual strengths are celebrated, and challenges are met with unwavering support. In essence, The Green Vale School aims to offer more than just an unmatched educational experience. It&rsquo;s a place where differences are celebrated, joy sparks learning, and character development is as vital as academic achievement. It&rsquo;s a testament to a century-long commitment to shaping generations of lifelong learners and compassionate global citizens.

Kenny Tan Test Prep: SHSAT, ISEE, SSAT, HSPT, SAT, ACT Tutor

A graduate of Stuyvesant High School (Class of 2010) and Vanderbilt University (Class of 2014), Kenny Tan has over 10,000 hours of test prep experience on both sides of the table, as tutor and as student. As a result, he knows which tutoring strategies work and which just create busywork. Since Kenny began teaching in 2010, he has worked with hundreds of students ranging from the elementary through high school level. Many of his students have gone on to attend New York&rsquo;s most selective public and private schools, as well as Ivy League and other highly competitive universities. Kenny has a patient and creative approach to tutoring. He helps students identify their weaknesses and works to help them improve their knowledge and skills while making each lesson dynamic, engaging, and enjoyable. Committed to helping his students improve, he is always easy to reach by phone call, text message, or email with any questions that pop up in between lessons. By applying the latest research in educational psychology, Kenny teaches his students the study habits they need to excel in any subject. Kenny is always working to refine his teaching methods in order to empower his students with the grit, resilience, and curiosity necessary for successful academic and professional careers. Kenny&rsquo;s students describe him as a very kind (but demanding), sharp, and super-responsive tutor who loves to help students reach their full potential.