Over the past 14 years working as an occupational therapist in the NYC Department of Education, I’ve cherished teaching children how to hold a pencil, tie shoelaces, and navigate school challenges. But the most impactful experience continues to be a deeply personal one: Seeing the value society gives to the populations portrayed in their educational […]
UPDATE: Shortly after posting our article, Mylemark removed the video from their site and YouTube (which is why the video above no longer works). We have a copy of it downloaded for our records and look forward to an apology and an investigation as to how their materials are developed. A troubling case of antisemitism […]
Sometimes, it only takes one person to believe in you in order to create massive change. For a bunch of young students, Yitav Coriat is that person. By day, he’s a middle school teacher and after hours, he dedicates his time to helping kids across the city learn robotics. He formed a team called Ranger […]
“Ma, I’m really not looking forward to school this year.” It’s a sentiment so many parents can relate to as summer vacation ends and the school year begins anew. This one in particular came from one of my kids about their apprehension at starting again. Honestly, it’s a feeling I can relate to. As we […]
Dear Jew in the City- Is secular education permitted according to Jewish law? Do parents have any responsibility according to Judaism to give their children the knowledge to be able to make a living and get around in the world? Thank you, Rebecca Dear Rebecca- Thanks for your question. I think that I – and […]
Now that the public has seen some (or all) of Netflix’s new series, My Unorthodox Life, the people who know Julia Haart (Talia Hendler) are forward to clarify that this show is almost more fiction than it is true. This family, while in the blackhat world, was on the left wing side of it. Many of […]
