The Hackley School, one of Westchester's most prestigious private schools, has acknowledged that a teacher sexually abused students in the 1960s: Hackley School Tells Parents of Accusations of Abuse From the ’60s Joining alumni from Horace Mann and Poly Prep who protested sexual abuse at those schools, Hackley alumni are informing the school administration. Hackley has … Continue reading Hackley School Admits Sex Abuse by Teacher in the 1960s
Manhattan Families Applying to Westchester and New Jersey Private Schools
For many years, some Westchester, Long Island, and New Jersey families have opted for New York City private schools. Now Winnie Hu of The New York Times breaks the news that the phenomena goes both ways: Private Schools in Suburbs Tap Manhattan Market. Suburban private schools like Hackley, Dwight-Englewood, and the newly expanding Mohawk are offering … Continue reading Manhattan Families Applying to Westchester and New Jersey Private Schools
Hackley School Seeks to Raise Its Profile (Think of It as a Riverdale Campus School with a Slightly Longer Commute)
Rumor has it that Hackley School is seeking to expand its pool of applicants to include more students from Manhattan. The school wants more full-tuition and diverse candidates. Given that Hackley is already one of the two most competitive private schools in Westchester, the New York school is clearly looking to increase its selectivity and … Continue reading Hackley School Seeks to Raise Its Profile (Think of It as a Riverdale Campus School with a Slightly Longer Commute)