Teaching Hard History with Intention and Care
For fifth-grade students, the history of sugar provides a seamless narrative that connects France and America and the history of slavery across the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries
View ArticleVisit to United Nations Sparks Reflections on Peace
In late October, fifth graders visited the UN for the Day for the Eradication of Extreme Poverty. The visit became the starting point for fall projects on peace and human rights in two fifth-grade...
View ArticleFascinating Rhythms and the Art of Story in the Preschool
On a recent Friday, jazz artist Oran Etkin spent a morning with preschoolers at the Lycée Français de New York.The director of our Primary School writes a journal entry on a fascinating (and beautiful)...
View ArticleInnovation & Professional Learning Puts Focus on Students
Professional learning at the Lycée encourages a growth mindset among faculty and staff, while promoting a culture of curiosity and innovation across the Lycée, including for our students.
View ArticleSubmit Your Short Films to Rough Cut 2023
Students ages 11 to 18 are invited to be part of the 13th annual Rough Cut Short Film Festival, the Lycée Français de New York's annual international festival of student short films. Submissions are...
View ArticleTeaching AI and the Blockchain with Refik Anadol
Refik Anadol's art at MoMA serves as an educational tool to teach students about artificial intelligence (AI), its applications, and the concept of the blockchain.
View ArticleDa Vinci Inspires a Fascinating Cross-Curricular Project
Three elementary teachers tapped the inventions of Da Vinci in a yearlong project connecting engineering, design, science, math, music and history.
View ArticleThe Brain, Sports and a Podcast
As part of a partnership between the Institut du Cerveau in Paris and the Lycée Français de New York, we organized our very first Brain Week at the Lycée in early October.
View ArticleIn Concert: From Kinshasa to Louisiana on March 21
To celebrate the launch of “Printemps de la Francophonie” in New York City, we're hosting a concert featuring Kinshasa-born Nkumu Katalay and the Louisiana band Sweet Crude.
View ArticleA New Approach Strengthens “Math Mindset” in the Primary
This year, the rigor of the French math curriculum has been enhanced in the Lycée's Primary School with the integration of the renowned Singapore Method.
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