It depends on your definition of “success.” Does it involve earning buckets of money? Prestige? Academic degrees? Outside validation? Awards? Internet fame? Or is it something else entirely? I try to answer my own questions at: https://edadvance.substack.com/p/i-parented-the-opposite-of-young-sheldon-how-that-worked-out
I parented the opposite of “Young Sheldon.” Here’s how that worked out. Read More »
On November 26, 2024, I wrote an article for “The Jewish Week” entitled, “I’m an NYC schools consultant. Here’s what I tell parents worried about antisemitism.” In it, I explained that: I’ve… been a New York City school consultant for 20 years. I help parents navigate the admissions process for not only private schools but
Affording a Jewish Education in NYC: Financial Aid, Merit Aid, and UJA Scholarships Read More »
From curriculum, discipline and technology to afterschool programming and teacher quality, families spell out what they want. Read more at: https://www.the74million.org/article/nycs-mayor-asked-for-parents-opinions-on-schools-heres-what-some-have-to-say/
NYC’s Mayor Asked for Parents’ Opinions on Schools. Here’s What Some Have to Say Read More »
While there’s some confusion and opposition, most families believe the program will help kids like theirs get the educational support they need. Read more at: https://www.the74million.org/article/3-to-1-in-favor-nyc-parents-weigh-in-on-new-federal-scholarship-tax-credit/
3 to 1 in Favor — NYC Parents Weigh in on New Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Read More »
I crunch the hard numbers on how many “gifted” kids live in NYC at: https://www.families4newyork.com/p/there-are-not-enough-g-and-t-seats
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New York City parents starkly split on whether replacing decades-old high school exit exams with Portrait of a Graduate standards is good idea. More at: https://www.the74million.org/article/good-riddance-to-regents-exams-or-will-ending-them-leave-a-void-for-ny-grads/
Good Riddance to Regents Exams? Or Will Ending Them Leave a Void for N.Y. Grads? Read More »
On January 20, 2026, The Advance ran my article, “How to prevent “gifted kid burnout” and help every student at the same time.” I have a deep respect for editors and strive to incorporate their notes. We have the same goal: To make my work as strong as possible. However, editorial feedback often serves to
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How parents feel about it: https://www.the74million.org/article/parents-weigh-in-on-nycs-old-school-snow-day-with-no-remote-learning/
Parents Weigh In on NYC’s Old-School Snow Day — With No Remote Learning Read More »
Because I’m a giver… Read my prescription at: https://edadvance.substack.com/p/how-to-prevent-gifted-kid-burnout
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The reason is not what you think! Read more at: https://nypost.com/2026/02/01/opinion/why-nyc-teachers-are-sour-on-hochul-and-mamdanis-plans-to-expand-child-care/
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