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EDUCATION
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
CORLEARS SCHOOL
324 W 15th St
(212) 741-2800–www.corlearsschool.org
When a group of parents and educators
came together in 1971 to create the Corlears
School, they had a very clear mission: to
design a school that will allow kids, ages two
through 10, to “learn, play and grow” with
the help of a nourishing curriculum. Their
distinct curriculum is developed to encourage
individual and collaborative creativity,
compassion, critical thinking, and leadership.
At Corlears, teachers make sure to educate
their students about the world from various
perspectives, and work to educate them in
order for them to become an important part of
New York City’s vibrance.
BEST PUBLIC LIBRARY
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY–
STEPHEN A. SCHWARZMAN
BUILDING
5th Ave & 42nd St
(917) 275-6975–www.nypl.org
A circulating children’s library is a great
resource for anyone looking to impart a love
of reading to the younger crowd. It is not hard
to get the kiddies to put away the smartphone
or tablet computers when there are so many
things to do in real life. Mozart for a toddler?
A little bit of quiet reading time? Or a picture
book adventure to the Seven Seas? They are
all possible during any trip to the New York
Public Library’s top child destination. While
much has changed about city life in recent
decades, one thing remains the same: libraries
are a place where children can really get down
to learning the art of imagination – a skill that
can serve them well long after they move into
the adult section.
BEST SUMMER
PROGRAM
ASPHALT GREEN UPPER EAST
SIDE CAMPUS
555 E 90th St
(212) 369-8890–www.asphaltgreen.org
Parents across the city are always looking for
ways to keep their kids busy during the long
summer months. At Asphalt Green’s Upper
East Side campus, there are plenty of activities
that will keep your child happy and active
throughout the summer season. Their mission
is to help kids of all ages gain health through
sports and fitness. For water-lovers, there
are swimming, diving and lifeguard training
programs, plus water polo and water exercise
options as well as many sports activities to
choose from. Be sure to check out Asphalt
Green’s camp options–they offer summer day
camps, swim camps, soccer camps and mini
camps (available during short school breaks
and holidays).
BEST TRADE SCHOOL
SHILLINGTON SCHOOL OF
GRAPHIC DESIGN NEW YORK
315 Madison Ave 6 Fl
(212) 682-6611–www.shillingtoneducation.
com
Coming in the top slot for best trade school
in the city this year is Shillington School of
Graphic Design New York. But Shillington
isn’t just the best in the city. Their graphic
design program is one of the best in the world!
With either a three-month full time or nine
month part-time commitment, Shillington
offers not only a top level education in graphic
design that will set you up for a great job, but
it offers the flexibility that many people need
in order to accomplish an education while
balancing other obligations.
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BEST ADULT
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION &
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
25 Broadway 8th Floor, New York NY 10004
www.bmcc.cuny.edu/ce
(212) 346-8410
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