Windward's Manhattan Lower School Accepting Applications for First Grade for 2019-2020 School Year
Windward's Manhattan Lower School is now accepting applications for first grade for the 2019-2020 school year.
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Kindergarten Teachers to the Rescue–Please!
By identifying struggling readers, kindergarten teachers can help prevent the cascading, debilitating effects of not learning to read.
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Board of Trustees Approves Windward's Strategic Plan, Writing the Next Chapter
Recently, The Windward School Board of Trustees approved the next strategic plan, Writing the Next Chapter. Read more about it here.
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Preeminent Scholar in Infant Language Research to Speak at Windward's Manhattan Campus
Did you know that 8-month-old babies can keep track of 12 sounds and organize them into words? Don't miss Windward's annual Robert J. Schwartz Memorial Lecture featuring Richard Aslin, PhD.
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The Windward School & Haskins Laboratories Announce New Project to Improve Language and Literacy Outcomes for all Children
The Windward School in collaboration with Haskins Laboratories announces The Windward School/Haskins Laboratories Collaborative Project as part of The Haskins Global L2 (Language & Literacy) Innovation Hub, an international and interdisciplinary collaborative that brings together researchers, practitioners, educators and education technology specialists.
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Happy Valentine's Day
Happy Valentine's Day from The Windward School! We would like to thank you for your continued generosity and support. Please read more to enjoy a video as a token of our appreciation.
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The Windward School Mentioned in the Westchester County Business Journal
On January 28, 2019, the Westchester County Business Journal published an article, "The Windward School Eyes Former March of Dimes HQ for School."
Alumni and Friends Reconnect at Holiday Alumni Reception
On Thursday, December 20, an intimate gathering of alumni, faculty, administrators, and friends toasted the holidays at The Windward School’s Manhattan campus. Between browsing past yearbooks, reminiscing about prior years at Windward, enjoying the spread of hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, touring the Manhattan campus, and reconnecting with former teachers and classmates, many new friendships were established at the alumni holiday reception.
Register Online for Windward’s Summer Program in NYC and Westchester
The Windward School Summer Program is designed for all students, Windward and non-Windward, in Grades 3-9 (as of September 2019) who want to improve their skills in the area of reading, writing, math, science, and study and organizational skills. Classes are available in Westchester and Manhattan, and the month-long program will take place from Monday, July 1 through Friday, July 26.
Windward Faculty and Staff Members Attend NAIS Diversity Conference
Seven Windward faculty and staff members joined more than 6,400 educators and students at the NAIS People of Color Conference. Their learnings and experiences will be shared in the new year as part of the School's on-going commitment to diversity and inclusion.