Lydie Raschka

Jan 15, 2025 | insideschools.org | Lydie Raschka

The BasicsWho? - NYC children born in 2022 can apply for 3-K and those born in 2021 can apply for Pre-K, for school starting in September 2025. When? - Apply between January 15 and February 28, 2025. - Offers arrive May 13, 2025 (Pre-K) and May 20, 2025 (3-K). How does it work? - Apply online at MySchools. You may also call 718-935-2009 or visit a Family Welcome Center.

May 30, 2024 | insideschools.org | Paul Rochford |Lydie Raschka

When 17-year-old Amadou* arrived in New York City in March, his first priority was to enroll in high school. With his eyes on a career in business and dreams of starting his own company someday, he wanted to get on track with others his age as fast as possible. But when it came to getting enrolled in a public high school as an older teen from Senegal without any official school records, he found himself hitting dead end after dead end.

Aug 3, 2023 | insideschools.org | Lydie Raschka

On a recent hot summer day, July 27th, InsideSchools hosted its first workshop for asylum-seeking immigrants. Our group included several InsideSchools staff, and parent and student volunteers. On a table in an atrium at the New School University Center, we spread out our sign-in sheet, name tags, and colorful markers. Soon the space filled with men and women, babies and toddlers and teens, mostly from Afghanistan. We invited them to fill out name tags.

May 3, 2023 | insideschools.org | Lydie Raschka

We are so glad you are here. The InsideSchools community is made up of a wide range of people who come for different reasons. Do you see yourself here? If not, tell us in the Comments who you are and what brings you here! "I need help navigating everything.

Mar 14, 2023 | insideschools.org | Lydie Raschka

Why should parents and guardians care about the workbooks, textbooks, handouts, and online programs that teachers use for lessons? In this webinar, our friends at EdReports talk to parents about why instructional materials are so important. They discuss:How to quickly find out if your school’s instructional materials match up with state teaching standards or not. The amount of time students waste on assignments that are not of high-quality and how to spot it.