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JOIN US for the launch of PALNYC TALENT TALKS, SPRING 2017, a new collaborative speaker series with topics YOU want to hear–– interdisciplinary, engaging and always to benefit the strengths, passion and talents of our NYC youth. We envision it as a sort of Ted Talks meets StoryCorps. So Parents, School leadership, PTA committees, PALNYC Partners, tell us what topics matter to you, what speakers and experts…

PALNYC invites you and your family to the Spring 2017 PALNYC TALENT TALKS, a collaborative new series featuring Hunter College’s Dr. Elissa Brown at the 4th Annual Michael Perelstein Memorial Discover Your Passion Awards Ceremony to celebrate our 2016/17 Perelstein Scholars on April 22, 2017 at The Riverdale Country School. Dr. Brown will share insights on How to Harness A Child’s Passions and Strengths, prior to…

Does your child excel in an academic area? Or do you know a student who would like to pursue a passion further? Violin? Soccer? Chess? Science? Drawing? Video Game Design? Debate? Social Justice? Improv? Entrepreneurial pursuit? If they are in 2nd to 12th grades, then they are eligible for the fourth annual Michael Perelstein Memorial Scholarship Fund’s Discover Your Passion™ Competition. The application deadline is fast approaching: September 30, 2016. Previous applicants who did not receive an award are…

PALNYC is always on the lookout for fresh programming and worthwhile events to share with you and there are some great events happening in the next few weeks that we want to share with you! We’ve put together a round up of events and conferences specifically to help parents who are looking for talent development resources, or hoping to gain some tools…

Considering a Citywide Gifted & Talented Public School for Your Child?  Join PALNYC partner PACE [Parents Alliance for Citywide Education] on Wednesday, April 20th for their 5th Annual NYC Citywide Schools Forum, “The Parent’s Perspective on Citywide G&T Education” to get involved in the conversation and learn about your options. The forum will take place on Wednesday, April 20, from 6:30 to 8 pm,…

What’s that all about? We’re pleased to announce NYC’s first week-long event dedicated to supporting all of NYC’s talented and high potential youth- NYC Gifted & Talented + 2E Week– on March 12 through 18. Bookended by PALNYC’s 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium on March 12 and the Quad Prep’s Breakthroughs in Twice Exceptional Education Conference, March 17 & 18th, the NYC G&T + 2E…

As parents and educators, from time to time, we realize there are gaps of knowledge in our kids. For mine, it was the realization that she never learned the state capitals and presidents. I’m a big believer in deep learning so memorization has never been my focus, but like times tables, I’ll concede that these two trivia worthy lists are…

  Take a break from your holiday shopping this weekend and check out great summer camp options for your child. Our friends at New York Family magazine are helping families with children ages 3-to-teen discover the many kinds of day camps and sleep-away camps available to them. The camp fairs are free, family-friendly, and a convenient and helpful way to meet directors from day…

Don’t miss your opportunity to chime in on a G&T Citywide School in the Bronx. Parents Alliance for Citywide Education [PACE] is petitioning Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carmen Fariña to open a Bronx Citywide K-8 school for accelerated learners. Learn more about the petition and cast your vote at Change.org. As of this posting, the petition is only 2 votes…

PALNYC is thrilled to be a part of the third annual Discover Your Passion Competition, in partnership with The School Choice Group (SCG). The competition is targeted toward New York City students from 2nd through 8th grade who show exceptional promise and passion for an individual interest, such as academic fields, sports, music, the arts, community service, entrepreneurship, or technology. The focus on individual passion…