Feb 2022 | Vol. 34

Beyond the Park Bench
SCK was founded in 2001 by Roxana Reid with the goal of guiding families and students to self-actualize through accessing just-right educational fit. We are a proud black-owned business.



"There is always a light, if only we're brave enough to see it.
If only we're brave enough to be it."


Amanda Gorman
Executive Function Workshop at Scarsdale Middle School
Recently, we partnered with Scarsdale Middle School to present a workshop to parents interested in improving Executive Function Skills in their learners. Dr. Jane Gertler, Special Education Consultant at Smart City Kids provided an hour long presentation to over 80 attendees!
To book a workshop for your school, email us at info@smartcitykids!
Teaching Your Learner About Black History Month
By kindergarten, most young learners have heard of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They have been taught that he, like Mahatma Gandhi, was an advocate for peace and equality.

But have you ever considered going beyond Dr. King? In this informative article from PBS, we learn about television programming that highlight Black life and culture, plus a few tips on how to include contemporary stories. Black history is now!
Learning Through Play
The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University has developed a curriculum or intervention for young learners called "Learning Through Play" which uses games and play coaching to improve Executive Function. We highly recommend this informative site filled with tips and videos on how to practice this with your learner. To read more, click HERE.
Happy Lunar New Year!
Did you know that Lunar New Year is celebrated by those who follow the lunisolar calendar, including countries such as China, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia and Indonesia, as well as diaspora communities all over the world?

Welcome to the Year of the Tiger! Click HERE to learn more about the holiday from an article in USA Today.
Buzz on the Quad
Top Reasons Why Students Should Consider HBCUs For Their College List 

Black History Month commemorates the achievements and contributions of African Americans in American history and culture and HBCUs have played an important role in US higher education since the first one was established in 1837. Today, there are 101 colleges that are recognized as HBCUs. Check out some of the top reasons why your senior should consider adding HBCUs to your learner's college list:

  • They provide an outstanding education, with distinguished faculty members who actively engage with their students. 

  • Although they make up only 3% of the colleges and universities in the US, they produce nearly 10% of all African American graduates and are responsible for educating more than 20% of Black STEM graduates.  

  • HBCUs graduate the most African Americans seeking doctoral degrees in science and engineering and 92% of Black US doctors graduated from Xavier and Howard medical schools.  

  • They are also generally more affordable than the average non-profit college. A recent Gallup-Purdue poll showed that 40% of HBCU students felt financially secure during college as compared to only 29% of Black students at other schools.

  • HBCUs provide a supportive community and environment with peers and approachable faculty who share similar backgrounds and cultural experiences with their students.  

  • Most of these schools have strong alumni associations that provide outstanding networking opportunities for their graduates. 

  • Finally, many students attend HBCU to strengthen their connection with their heritage and to study in an environment where their culture in prioritized.  

And, that's a wrap!

Smart City Kids has successfully completed our 2021-2022 admissions cycle for our youngest learners!

Congratulations to all the families we worked with this past year. It has been a pleasure to serve you.

Our calendars are now open for new clients. Email info@smartcitykids.com to schedule a15-minute Informational Call with a Smart City Kids consultant today!
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