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Author: Vannina Boussouf, Assistant Head of School-Director of Primary

Vannina Boussouf grew up on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, where bilingualism is an integral part of identity. She studied English and Spanish at the University of Corsica, and philology and letters in Cordoba, Spain, before starting a career as an elementary teacher and administrator. Vannina relocated to the United States in 2004, where she taught at the International School in Louisiana. She joined the Lycée in 2007 to direct the Primary School, and during her tenure, she has focused on innovative teaching methods that support the development of the whole child in a bilingual setting.
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May 16, 2025 Arts / Bilingualism / Primary

Fifth-Grade Project Honors the Legacy of Women’s Suffrage

On the morning of May 5, families and staff gathered around the grand staircase of the Lycée to discover a powerful student exhibition honoring the history of women’s right to vote. Titled Women Leading the Way: Femmes inspirées et femmes inspirantes, the installation featured original artworks created by our Year 5

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Young students meditating
April 19, 2025 Primary / Student Support / Well-Being

New Mindfulness Program in the Primary Supports Student Well-Being and Success

This year, the Lycée Français de New York is integrating mindfulness into the daily life of Primary students with the guidance of expert therapist Eline Snel.

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Teacher and young student work on math textbook
February 7, 2025 Innovation / Primary

A 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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Mother and daughter in the classroom smile in front of a poster that describes the child's family and countries of origin.
December 14, 2024 Community / Equity and Inclusion / Global Citizenship / Primary

Our Day of Understanding

For the past 8 years, the Lycée has celebrated our annual Day of Understanding, a key moment in the school year, months in the making, that embodies our school’s core values.

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Three Elementary school students sit at a table and read a French children's book
October 5, 2024 Bilingualism / Featured

The Key to Balanced Bilingualism

In a country where the main language is different from the one taught in school, it’s important to make sure there’s enough exposure to the second language, and that it’s high quality.

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Parents hug their child in the school courtyard on the first day of school.
August 24, 2024 Community

Helping Children Get Ready for their First School Experience

Whether it’s the first time your child is entering a classroom or just the first time in a new environment, it’s normal for both parents and children to feel a bit anxious.

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A group 9 students link arms for a photo on the first day of school
December 9, 2023 Community / Featured / Global Citizenship / Well-Being

Cultivating Empathy and Kindness from an Early Age

The goal of education should go beyond lessons on the fundamentals of reading, writing and math. Schools play a key role in shaping students into empathetic members of society who seek to make a positive difference in the lives of others

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Mother and son walk up a staircase of a school to head to a classroom.
September 9, 2023 Community / Featured / Primary / Student Support / Well-Being

Guide for a Fulfilling School Year – Part 2

The academic development of a child depends on a number of factors. Here are three strategies to foster a love of learning from a child’s earliest years.

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August 26, 2023 Community / Featured / Well-Being

Guide to a Fulfilling School Year – Part 1

As the school year begins, this article focuses on the power of nurturing positive relationships at school to support student learning, growth and development.

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Fourth grade students at a table rebuilding one of Leonardo Da Vinci's inventions.
June 3, 2023 Arts / Featured / Innovation / Project-Based Learning

Da 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.

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