School Smarts NYC
Your trusted guide to New York City high school admissions, special education support, and finding the best-fit school for your child.
School Smarts NYC gives parents expert tips, guidance, and real talk on navigating the NYC school system—from applications and screened admissions to IEPs, 504 plans, and beyond.
Because student success starts with informed families—and maybe a little humor to get you through it.
School Smarts NYC
(Bonus Episode) Tour Report #11: New Explorations in Science, Technology & Math (nest+m)
In this episode of the School Smarts NYC podcast, host Carolyn DeFir explores NEST+m, a high school within a K-12 school located on the Lower East Side of New York City. She discusses the school's unique environment, student dynamics, academic offerings, extracurricular activities, and the admissions process. Carolyn emphasizes the supportive atmosphere of NEST+m, which caters to a diverse range of learners and prepares students for college. The episode concludes with insights on the school's reputation and its appeal to academically motivated students.