Best Bets for the “B” Student: October 5, 6 pm

We all hear about the tip-top schools that only take ace testers and "A" students. But what happens to the average student?  

Join InsideSchools founder Clara Hemphill and staff along with other experts for a discussion on how to identify good schools that both challenge and accept “B” students. We'll cover topics including:

• Our picks for strong, under-the-radar schools
• How to tell if a school delivers on its promise to serve a broad range of kids
• What you should consider when ranking schools

Got other high school admissions questions? We’ll tackle those too.

RSVP on Eventbrite.

Insideschools.org is a project of The Center for New York City Affairs, an applied policy research institute based at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy.

Insider tips on specialized high schools: September 27, 6 pm

Are you taking the SHSAT or auditioning for LaGuardia this fall? Wondering how to rank the specialized high schools? 

Join the InsideSchools staff and a panel of specialized high school parents and students for a discussion moderated by Insideschools founder Clara Hemphill, followed by a Q&A session.

We'll tackle these questions and more:

• Are the "Big 3" better than the smaller schools?
• Does a “math-science” focus mean that humanities and the arts are weaker, or ignored? 
• Should I choose a specialized high school over a topnotch screened school?
• If I get into LaGuardia and a test-in specialized high school, how do I decide?

Insideschools.org is a project of The Center for New York City Affairs, an applied policy research institute based at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy.  RSVP on Eventbrite.

Dedalus Foundation Free Art Classes ages 4-18 years!

Fall Programs

Classes are free of charge and all materials are provided. All classes take place at the Dedalus Foundation in Sunset Park, Brooklyn at 254 36th St. Unit 2B-E.

Sign up for Saturday Morning Art Making at Dedalus!

Fall Session 1: September 17 - October 15

Family Art-Making Workshops: Register here for Session 1 

Explorations: Register here for Session 1 

Fall Session 2: October 22nd - November 19th

Registration for Session 2 opens October 1

Family Art-Making Workshops (ages 4-8 with an adult)

10:00am-12:00pm

Designed with children ages 4-8 in mind, these two-hour workshops are an opportunity for young children and their grown-ups to create art together.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is recommended.

Explorations (ages 9-12)

10:00am-12:00pm

Create your own works of art inspired by new materials each week. No experience required. Registration recommended.

Portfolio Workshops for Middle School Students and Teens are designed to help students develop the skills necessary to be competitive as they apply to an art High School, College, or University. In these weekly classes students create artwork in various mediums with a focus on drawing from life. 

*Students must commit to attend all 9 Saturday sessions

* All participants will have the opportunity to exhibit their work at the Dedalus Foundation at the end of the program. 

Register here for Fall Portfolio Intensives at the Dedalus Foundation

Middle School Portfolio Workshop Series

8 weeks of Portfolio workshops

1:00-3:00pm Saturdays, September 24 - November 12

November 19, Exhibition at Dedalus 

Pre-College Portfolio Workshop Series

3:30-6:00pm Saturdays, September 24 - November 12

November 19, Exhibition at Dedalus

Portfolio Review Dates: 

Saturday, September 17 (time TBD)

Saturday, December 3 (time TBD)

National Portfolio Day - Sunday, November 13 (time TBD)

Questions? Please contactprograms@dedalusfoundation.org or call 212.220.4220