For New York City students, the excellent website
InsideSchools has a
list of free and low cost programs that offer supplementary instruction for students in elementary through high school, designed to allow them, "to explore new interests, get extra support, and supplement what is being taught during the school day." As
Liz Willen, one of the InsideSchool bloggers notes, New York City Schools have still not recovered from significant budget cuts and that, coupled with increased specialization of many schools -- music, art, technology, etc. -- means that some students lack access to programs they want or need. This list is one way to access such programs or skills.
Now that school is well underway, homework is something both students and their parents need to deal with on an almost daily basis. A
website from the New York City Department of Education has a list of resources to help students at all levels (and their parents) with homework and test preparation.
The Brooklyn Public Library has homework helpers at many of its locations, ready to assist students in grades one through eight. Families from other areas should check with their local library; many have in-person or online assistance available.
And don't forget some of the "tried and true" resources for homework and academic support - websites like
Kahn Academy, with video instruction in almost every subject in which a student might need assistance, and
Spark Notes study guides and
Spark Charts instructional materials for students at all levels, including medical and law school.
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