New York City is losing its teachers. More than 66,000 have either resigned or retired since Mayor Bloomberg took control of the schools. Teachers leave one of the toughest jobs in New York City for a variety of personal and professional reasons, but the most common single reason is a lack of support from supervisors…
By Carl Giordano, Owner and Center Director of Mathnasium on Atlantic Ave. It is no secret that developing a good mathematical foundation is critical to many important life skills including data analysis, the ability to identify patterns, logic, critical thinking and problem solving. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 1 out of…
Dear Kindergarten and First Grade Families, 1. Check the temperature outside and inside and talk about the difference. Notice how temperatures below freezing make puddles into ice and rain into snow. Notice how you feel warmer in the direct light of the winter sun than in the shade. 2. Observe changing light patterns. Look for…
