The Design Thinking Process

Engaging kids in projects to learn is a part of many school curriculums. But, like most everything, learning through projects continues to evolve; and, the evolution of late has been groundbreaking! It’s referred to as the Design Thinking Process. What is the Design Thinking Process? How is it different from…

Professional Development through Curriculum Development

New York Academy has a progressive, American curriculum where students not only attain high levels of academic achievement, but also learn to learn. Our students are engaged in learning to apply knowledge in innovative, dynamic ways. Our curriculum is explicit and intentional at growing self-directed, passionate lifelong learners. The New…

Hit Refresh

I recently had the pleasure of reading Hit Refresh by Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO. I recommend that you read it. Stand proud, India, one of your own has transformed the global tech giant. Nadella recognizes the coming Creative Age, which in great part will be marked by the onset of…

Word Study vs. Spelling

I recently wrote a blog about New York Academy’s implementation of the Words Their Way program – a progressive, research-based Approach to Spelling. Rather than have students learn to memorize the spelling of words, we guide them to be thinking spellers. Memorization is not a bad thing. In fact, it…

A Caring Early Childhood Education

There is powerful research-evidence for the difference early childhood education can make in preparing children for success in school and in life.  What our children experience from birth to 7 years of age is critically important for their success throughout life. At New York Academy, our early childhood program provides…

An Excellent Elementary Education in Hyderabad

An effective elementary education provides the foundations for success in the secondary years and college years of schooling.  Children learn to be readers who make meaning, writers who tell stories and challenge ideas, conversationalists who build and shape understandings, and presenters who inform, educate, and entertain.  Children learn to solve…

Teaching & Weaving Magic

I just returned from the TAISI Leadership Conference in Goa (The Association of International Schools in India). It was a wonderful opportunity to build networks and share ideas with the leaders of some of the top international schools in India. An exceptional keynote presentation was made by Sir John Francis…

Progressive American School in Hyderabad – Student-Centered Education

A progressive American school addresses the distinct learning needs, interests, aspirations, and cultural backgrounds of individual students and groups of students.  The New York Academy of Hyderabad is a progressive American school, which meets the individual social, emotional, and academic needs of each of its students through differentiated instruction and learning experiences. Progressive American…

The Words Their Way Program

A Research-Based Approach to Learning to Spell New York Academy is implementing a research-based, thinking approach to learning to spell. Think of it as “Latin light.” Students learn to spell not by memorizing, but by learning the sounds, spelling patterns and rules of the English Language. Students progress from an…

NYA’s School to Home Partnership

New York Academy is committed to building a strong school to home partnership. We know that our students benefit tremendously when our parents work in partnership with us to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of their children at school. Through regular communications, parent workshops, and social events, New…