Press Room

For all media inquiries, please contact Laurie Silbersweig, Editorial Director, at lsilbersweig@dwight.edu or 646.400.0319.

Coverage

Music Video By Ukrainian-UWS High School Senior Evokes Horror and Hope of First Year of War 
West Side Spirit | February 23, 2023

Private Schools “Exceedingly Robust” in Post Pandemic Era
West Side Spirit | February 5, 2023

The Learning Counsel Weekly News Brief 1/6-1/12: Teaching faculty to think like innovators
The Learning Council | January 6, 2021

Matthew Moran On Developing An Innovation And Entrepreneurship Program
Starter Story | August 15, 2021

Dubai student creates 600 paper cranes for international school display
Gulf News | July 18, 2021

Leveraging a Global Network of Schools During a Pandemic and Building a Culture of Innovation
gesseducation.com | June 7, 2021

How A Teenager Distributed $400K Worth Of Eco-Friendly Hygiene Kits To New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness
Starter Story | March 10, 2021

Nonprofit Run by Teens Helps City’s Homeless
norwoodnews.org | January 22, 2021

SustainABLE Start: New York's youth empower the vulnerable
globalheroes.com | January 1, 2021

The ‘Spark Tank’ Entrepreneurs: Dwight School students create eco-friendly hygiene kits to help homeless in winter and COVID 
westsidespirit.com | November 17, 2020

During a Dimly Lit Time, His School’s Bright Sparks Shine
ourtownny.com | November 9, 2020

How Parents Can Lay the Foundations of Literacy from Home
prekadvisor.com | October 18, 2020

Teenagers Start Shoe Drive On UWS To Help The Homeless
CBS New York | October 18, 2020

NYC teens create program that gives shoes to homeless
pix11.com | September 16, 2020

Thought Leaders in Online Education: Stephen Spahn, Dwight Schools Group
sramanamitra.com | June 8, 2020

The Dwight School: The 1st IB continuum school in the US
ibo.org | September 25, 2019

Meet the Teenagers Striking With Greta Thunberg for Climate Justice
CNN's greatbigstory.com | September 20, 2019

To Change Our World, We Must Know What We're Fighting For 
Education Update Online | March/April 2019

'Students have the ability to direct their own learning at Dwight,' says Dianne Drew
Edarabia | March 2019 

'Personalized Learning is at the core of everything we do,' says Dr. Blake Spahn
Edarabia | March 2019

These Beauty Products Are Created From Recycled Coffee Grounds & The Brand Founder Is Only 16 Years Old
Bustle | March 11, 2019

16-Year-Old Creates Beauty Products From Recycled Coffee Grounds
thetalko.com | March 11, 2019

What Does International Women's Day Mean to You?
Edarabi | March 8, 2019

Educating Entrepreneurs Beginning in Kindergarten
leadertoleader.org | March 6, 2019

Dwight School Dubai's Jaya Bhavnani Wins Outstanding Contribution in Education Award
Edarabi | March 4, 2019

Global Celebration at the Dwight International Music Festival
mp.weixin.qq.com | February 27, 2019

Foreign students sing and dance at Shanghai Concert Hall
看看新闻Knews综合 | February 23, 2019

Elite High Schools and Online Education
Inside Higher Ed | February 13, 2019

DP Stories: Daniel Maren - New York, USA
ibo.org | February 13, 2019

Dubai's first 'campus on the cloud' opens for students
Khaleej Times | January 31, 2019

9-month trial run of virtual schooling begins in Dubai
Khaleej Times | January 21, 2019

Teaching Faculty to Think Like Innovators 
eSchool News | January 10, 2019

How Dwight School on the Upper West Side Turns Students’ Passions into Purpose
New York Metro Parents | December 28, 2018

An author and his alma mater
westsidespirit.com | December 7, 2018

What Makes A 21st Century Education?
New York Family | November 1, 2018

Kids Across Tri-State Area Celebrate Halloween With Costumes And Candy
CBS New York | October 31, 2018

Hidden Heroes: NYC twins ready to change the world
Eyewitness News ABC 7 NY | October 26, 2018

Expo in Shanghai seeks out sci-tech stars of tomorrow 
China Daily | August 8, 2018

Expert Tips For New York City’s Private School Admissions Process
newyorkfamily.com | September 6, 2018

Expo in Shanghai seeks out sci-tech stars of tomorrow 
China Daily | August 8, 2018

How an 18-Year-Old Equestrian Worked With an Interior Designer for Her Dream Room
Teen Vogue | August 7, 2018

NY high school student's first art show benefits Parkinson's research and attracts royal family
NY Daily News | May 22, 2018

Igniting Every Students' Spark of Genius
National Association of Secondary School Principals | May 21, 2018

Interview: How Dwight Dubai Will Nurture Genius
WhichSchoolAdvisor.com | April 28, 2018

Young Twins Explore the North Pole 
Fox5ny.com, Good Day New York | April 27, 2018

A Global View from Center Stage at Carnegie Hall
Education Update | April 25, 2018

7-year-old twins from NYC on a North Pole mission
Fox5ny.com | April 12, 2018

The Young Inventors of Tomorrow
IB World Conference Special 2018 Singapore | March 15, 2018

Innovation Programs In Schools Can Help Kids Learn More Than Just Facts
Innovation Excellence | February 21, 2018

Dwight's Concert at Carnegie Hall in a New York Minute
Fox 5 NY | February 12, 2018

A pioneer educator 
The IB Community Blog | January 29,2018

New York’s Dwight School Plans New Campus—in Dubai
The Wall Street Journal | December 27, 2017

The teen who invented a 3D-printed hand for £225 to help those who couldn't afford them
BBC Three | December 22, 2017

Spark Tank's TimeBreak on Channel One News
Channel One News | December 17, 2017

New York's famous Dwight School to open in Dubai next year 
Gulf News Education | December 7, 2017

Photos: Dwight School Dubai launch
educationaljounalme.com | November 22, 2017

New school in Dubai to offer path to success in scientific age 
thenational.ae | November 21

Teen innovator creates cheap prosthetic hand with hopes of helping veterans
Fox Business | November 8, 2017

This Curriculum Could Help Students Compete In A Global World. So Why Aren’t More Schools Adopting It?
Good Education | November 3, 2017

Dwight Dubai Appoints Founding Principal 
Education Journal | October 29, 2017

Advice from Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs with Three Very Different Products 
kwhs.wharton.upenn.edu | August 31, 2017

Why More and More High Schools Are Acting Like Startups
ozy.com | July 30, 2017

A Career Pathway To Educational And Employment Success
Forbes | July 25, 2017

What Does It Take to Prepare Students to Succeed in College and the Global Marketplace?
schoolinks.com | July 17, 2017

Dianne Drew, College Readiness Through an IB Lens
schoolinks.com | June 19, 2017

At home in the world in an elite online school
relocatemagazine.com | May 23, 2017

Today, Kids Need To Learn More Than Facts, But To Solve Problems And Innovate
Inc. Magazine | May 20, 2017

5 Lessons We Can Learn From (Very) Young Entrepreneurs
idealistcareers.org | May 15, 2017

Woodside Entrepreneur Combats Sexual Assault
Queens Tribune | May 4, 2017

Think Of A School That Is Very Different From The Others
trendintech.com | April 26, 2017

Engaging young minds at the Dwight School in New York on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Office of the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations | March 17, 2017

Kids Take the Stage at Carnegie Hall: News Segment
Channel One News | February 28, 2017

Dwight School Launches Online Diploma, Opens in Dubai
Study Travel Magazine | February 22, 2017

A Conversation with Stephen Spahn, Chancellor of Dwight School
Education Update | January 13, 2016

An Inside Look at the International Baccalaureate in the U.S.
Education Update | December 21, 2016

Sixteen-Year-Old Actress and Activist Yara Shahidi Is Normal-ish
W Magazine| November 22, 2016

Yara Shahidi Just Posted the Most Relatable Instagram Ever About APUSH
Teen Vogue | October 27, 2016

Rowan Blanchard: The Unlikely Evolution of a Disney Star
The New York Times | October 12, 2016

A Global Conversation on Girls’ Education
Glamour | October 11, 2016

Yara Shahidi, Rowan Blanchard [both Dwight online students], and Sophia Bush Get Real About Education Inequality
Glamour | October 10, 2016

The IB and the Big History Project: Dwight Teacher Thomas Stabb Profiled
IB Blog | October 5, 2016

CBS Captures the First Day of Dwight Preschool: The Best Day Ever!
CBS TV | September 10, 2016

"Why Choose an IB School?" by Dianne Drew, Head of School
IB Blog | July 4, 2016

Chancellor Spahn Shares a History Lesson in Education Update
Education Update | June 6, 2016

Students from The Dwight Schools Around the World Perform at Carnegie Hall
Education Update | February 9, 2016

Transcending Educational Labels: An Editorial by Dwight Chancellor Stephen Spahn
Educational Update | January 25, 2016

The Tonight Show GE Fallonventions
NBC TV | December 2, 2015

“Black-ish” Star Yara Shahidi Is a Role Model Off-screen
The New York Times | November 27, 2015

Startup U: NYC's Booming University Incubator Scene is Driving Innovation
New York Observer | November 11, 2015

STEM in Action: Local Schools Share Their Dispatches from the Classroom
New York Family | November 3, 2015

The 50 Most Expensive Private High Schools in America
Business Insider | September 15, 2015

The World Ahead: Educators Discuss the Key Ingredients of a Global Education
New York Family Magazine | September 2, 2015

Dwight Admissions Officers Share Advice with Parents
New York Family Magazine | September 1, 2015

Dejan Matic '02 Joins St. John's Basketball Operations
New York Post | August 7, 2015

This Gadget Adds Closed-captioning for Deaf People’s Face-to-face Conversation
Digital Trends | July 21, 2015

High School Student Invents Real-time Closed Captioning Glasses for the Deaf
Histalkmobile.com | July 21, 2015

SoHo Teen Wins Award from City for Invention to Help Deaf People
dnainfo.com | July 20, 2015

Meet 10 Budding Tech Stars Who Aren't Even 20 Years OldIf Tamron Wasn’t a Broadcaster, She’d Be … a Teacher! A Visit to Dwight’s Kindergarten
Today Show | June 3, 2015

Dwight Donates Greenhouse to Urban Assembly School for Green Careers
dnainfo.com | June 2, 2015

WABC-TV Visits Innovative Game Design Class
WABC-TV | May 30, 2014

Dwight Inaugurates Edcamp
Education Update | May 28, 2015

Senior Jeremy Bonifacio Named Basketball Player of the Year in Manhattan All-Star Line-up
The New York Daily News | May 11, 2015

It’s a “G” Thing: Dwight School Chancellor Stephen Spahn Brings Passion, Tradition and a Lot of Game to His 50 Years of Education
PIX 11 News | May 8, 2015

Dwight School London Head on the IB: A Qualification That Defies BoundariesDwight School B-ball Team Capitalizes on New Home
The Amsterdam News | March 26, 2015

Grand Traditions: Camp Directors Share Their Favorite Summer Rituals
New York Family | March 10, 2015

Mulling over Internationalized EducationEducation Spotlight: Al Doyle on Game Design
Buncee | October 15, 2014

Dwight's International Education in the SpotlightOur Shanghai Partner and Dwight Featured in Bloomberg Businessweek
Bloomberg.com | September 24, 2014

Dwight Advice for Big Apple Parents of Middle Schoolers
NYMetro Parents | August 25, 2014

SunPower Acquires Solar Power Electronics Startup Dfly Founded by Dan Maren '11
GreenTech Media | August 6, 2014

China Insiders: Brantley Turner on Launching School in China
China Simplified | July 12, 2014

Dwight Student Spotlighted by IB Global News
The IB Community Blog | June 24, 2014

EdTech Digest Invites Dwight Student to Pen Column
EdTech Digest | June 20, 2014

Dwight: One of NYC's Best Private Schools
New York Family | June 6, 2014

Dwight Swimming Programs: One of NYC's Best
New York Family | June 5, 2014

EdTech Continues Coverage of Dwight's Game Design Program
EdTech Magazine | June 3, 2014

Head of School Shares End-of-Year Tips with NYC Parents
New York Family | May 30, 2014

WABC-TV Visits Innovative Game Design Class
WABC-TV | May 30, 2014

Bloomberg Radio Speaks with Game Design Teacher
Bloomberg Radio | May 30, 2014

WABC-TV Visits Innovative Game Design Class
WABC-TV | May 30, 2014

Teachers Take Game-based Learning to the Next Level
EdTech Magazine | May 21, 2014

The Dwight Schools and Shanghai Qibao HS Launch Global Education
Education Update | April 18, 2014

Holistic Education Is Looking at the Child from Different Angles – Dwight School
Sinovision English Channel TV | April 13, 2014

New York Family Scoop: Dive into Summer with Dwight Summer Camp

New York Family | April 3, 2014

Inc. magazine Interviews Dwight School Alum and Chairman Kirk Spahn
Inc. Magazine | March 31, 2014

Head of School on Early Childhood Education

New York Family | March 31, 2014

 

Dwight Basketball Team Heads to First State Tournament
Daily News | March 20, 2014

Dwight Basketball Team: A Challenge to Opponent at Federation Tournament
Syracuse.com | March 20, 2014

Son of a streetball legend Pee Wee Kirkland scores 23 in championship game
Bronx Times | March 6, 2014

Dwight Helps Set New Standards for Education in China
Shanghai Daily | March 5, 2014

Dwight Schools Announce First Chinese-American Collaborative High School in China
China Daily USA | March 5, 2014

Global Times | March 4, 2014

Head of School Provides Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences
New York Family | February 28, 2014

Mommypoppins Blog Picks Dwight Summer Camp as a Best
Mommy Poppins | February 17, 2014

New York Family | February, 2014

Observer | January 31, 2014

New York Family | January 29, 2014

New York Family | January 7, 2014

Dan Maren ’11: One of "30 Under 30" Entrepreneurs to Follow in Energy
Forbes | January 6, 2014

New York Family | December 18, 2013

The FilAm | December 10, 2013

Education Update | November 28, 2013

New York Family Magazine | November 28, 2013

New York Family | November 18, 2013

Education Update Features IB Film Professional Speaker Series
Eduation Update | November 13, 2013

The Dwight Schools Pilot Online IB Education
Relocate | November 12, 2013

Cynopsis Media | October 28, 2013

Huffington Post | October 20, 2013

Huffington Post | October 13, 2013

Big Apple Parent | October 2, 2013

New York Family | October 2, 2013

New York Family | October, 2013

NY Observer | September 13, 2013

Education Update | September 2013

Amsterdam News | June 21, 2013

Commercial Observer | June 19, 2013

Education Update | June 4, 2013

DNAinfo | June 3, 2013

Education Update | May 13, 2013

Relocate Magazine | April 1, 2013

New York Family | April 1, 2013

Education Update | March 29, 2013

Carnegie Hall | February 26, 2013

Daily News | February 11, 2013

Time Out New York | February 8, 2013

Real Estate Weekly | February 6, 2013

Commercial Observer | February 6, 2013

NY Observer | February 5, 2013

Ron Hershco Donations | February 1, 2013

Harlem World Magazine | January 31, 2013

The Real Deal | January 31, 2013

Amsterdam News | January 31, 2013

Crain's | January 30, 2013

New York Times | January 3, 2013

Relocate Magazine | 2013

Huffington Post Education | September 6, 2012
 
New York Magazine | July 24, 2012
 
ABC News | June 11, 2012
 
The New York Times | May 7, 2012
 
nypost.com | April 21, 2012
 
Examiner.com | April 20, 2012
 
cnn.com | April 16, 2012
 
Huffington Post | April 12, 2012
 
Huffington Post | April 3, 2012
 
The New York Times | March 30, 2012
 
msnbc.com | January 20, 2012
 
Korea Herald | January 15, 2012
 
 
Huffington Post | December 22, 2011
 
dnainfo.com | December 10, 2011
 
Huffington Post | December 8, 2011
 
How I Became a Teacher (written by Dwight English Teacher, Jessica Neavitt)
SchoolBook | November 18, 2011
 
cnn.com | October 29, 2011
 
dnainfo.com | October 25, 2011
 
nypress.com | June 22, 2011
 
The New York Times | June 21, 2011
 
nypress.com | June 1, 2011
 
Eyewitness News | May 9, 2011
 
New York Geo Special | April 2011
 
Scolastic.com | Spring, 2012
 
Observer | Fall, 2012

 



Press Releases

Top Students from The Dwight Schools Around the World ― Innovators in Global Education ― Perform as One on the Illustrious Carnegie Hall Stage | February 8, 2016

Dwight School Prepares Students For Success in the Global Marketplace | July 10, 2014

Dwight School Seoul: IB Innovator | May 12, 2014

 

Dwight Summer Camp a Hit in Time Out New York Kids | February 25, 2014

Students from Dwight's Global Campuses Perform at Carnegie Hall | February 2, 2014

Dwight Schools' Students to Share Musical Spark of Genius at Carnegie Hall | January 30, 2014

Dwight Wins 2013 Blackboard Award | November 21, 2013

The Dwight Schools Pilot Ground-breaking Online IB Education | October 30, 2013

Dwight School Launches Film and TV Professional Series | October 15, 2013

Dwight Launches Adult Programs at Athletic Center | October 8, 2013

Dwight Prepares the Next Generation of Global Leaders | October 1, 2013

State Department Honors Dwight with Visit from Special Representative | September 27, 2013

Dwight Students Record Song with Grammy Winner | September 20, 2013

Letter to the Editor: An IB Education for All | June 20, 2013

Dwight School Seoul Achieves IB World School Status | June 14, 2013

Dwight School Cuts Ribbon of New Athletic Center | June 12, 2013

Letter to the Editor of The New York Times: Students First and Foremost | May 22, 2013

Dwight Head of IT Spearheads TEDxNYED | May 21, 2013

Dwight Global Leaders Academy Offers Chance to Win a Free Tofino Trip | May 17, 2013

Dwight Global Leaders Academy Offers Scholarships | April 22, 2013

Dwight School Foundation Benefit Celebrates 140 Years of Igniting the Spark of Genius in Every Child | April 22, 2013

Dwight Students Record with Grammy Winner | April 8, 2013

Baseball Team Trains in the Dominican Republic | April 1, 2013

Dwight School Forges Innovative Community Partnership | February 1, 2013

Dwight Spins to Support WISER | January 22, 2013

Official Opening of Dwight School Seoul | September 25, 2012

Dwight Celebrates 140 Years | September 12, 2012

Dwight School Alumnus, #1 U.S. Men's Foil Fencer Race Imboden '11, Goes for Olympic Gold | July 26, 2012

Ten-Year-Olds Trade Places with Students Across the Pond in Dwight New York/London Exchange | July 26, 2012

Race Imboden Dwight Showcase Media Alert | July 10, 2012

Dwight School Hosts First Screening of "Bully" for Students in NYC | July 10, 2012

Dwight School Alumnus, Race Imboden, Named to USA Olympic Fencing Team | July 3, 2012

Dwight School and Centercourt Athletic Club Launch Innovative Program for Young Tennis Players | July 3, 2012