2023

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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Featured

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month One Page at a Time

Throughout May, New York City public schools across the five boroughs are celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Join in on the celebration by checking out any of the books listed in our annual AAPI Heritage Month reading list for students in grades 3-K through 12!

The Morning BellMay 23, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured

Opportunities for Students (May/June 2023)

From college prep programs and virtual field trips, to career conferences, NYC students have access to several outstanding learning opportunities as we head into the summer season. Learn more about some of the great programs, events, and activities available for NYC students in grades 9–12 over the next several weeks, and see how students can be a part of any of them today!

The Morning BellMay 19, 2023

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Featured Teacher Appreciation

Thank Your Favorite Educators Throughout Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8–12)

Join us all week long as we celebrate teachers across the five boroughs for their extraordinary service on behalf of City students! Use our official DOE All Stars web tool to send a note of appreciation to the teachers who have made a difference in your life!

The Morning BellMay 8, 2023

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Featured Parent Leadership

Vote in NYC’s 2023 Education Council Elections by May 9

From now through May 9, 2023, parents of current NYC public school students can vote in the 2023 Community and Citywide Education Council (CCEC) Elections. Learn more about this year's CCEC elections, and make your voice heard today!

The Morning BellMay 8, 2023

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DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (May 2023)

As we enter the last full month of the 2022–23 school year, see what's happening in NYC public schools in May 2023! Highlights include Parent-Teacher Conferences, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Memorial Day.

The Morning BellMay 1, 2023

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Featured Hidden Voices

Hidden Voices: Dr. Joanne Chory is Changing the World — One Seed at a Time

As our ongoing Hidden Voices series continues, we’re profiling Dr. Joanne Chory, an award-winning Lebanese American plant geneticist whose early work revolutionized plant biology and is now dedicating herself to the global fight against climate change.

The Morning BellApril 28, 2023

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DOE Celebrations Featured

Discover Great Reads Throughout Arab American Heritage Month and Beyond

Throughout April and beyond, NYC Public Schools are celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month. Join in on the celebration by checking out our outstanding list of suggested books for students in grades 3-K through 12, and help your kids find their new favorite book today!

The Morning BellApril 24, 2023

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Featured Summer Learning

Make Lifelong Memories with Summer Rising 2023

NYC families with students currently in grades K–8 can enroll in Summer Rising, the City's free, full-day, academic and enrichment program for summer learning. Learn more about Summer Rising, including activities, supports, services, and eligibility requirements, and apply today to secure your child's spot!

The Morning BellApril 18, 2023

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Data and Reports Featured

Complete the 2023 NYC School Survey by April 20

Time is running out to complete and submit the 2023 NYC School Survey! Open to all City public school parents/guardians, teachers, school-based staff members, and students in grades 6–12, the Survey provides us with your feedback about your experiences in NYC public schools. Learn more about this year's Survey, and submit your answers by the new, extended deadline on Friday, April 20, 2023!

The Morning BellApril 14, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Student Opportunities

NYC Students: Get PAID This Summer Through SYEP

Between now and April 14, 2023, NYC residents who are 14-24 years old and are legally allowed to work in the U.S. can apply for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), the nation's largest youth employment service! Learn more about SYEP, and apply today for your chance at obtaining an entry-level job in a variety of industries across the five boroughs! But hurry; applications are due by April 14, 2023!

The Morning BellApril 11, 2023

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DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (April 2023)

See what's happening in NYC public schools this month! Highlights include Spring Recess, the end of the 2023 NYC School Survey, the opening of the this year's Summer Rising application, and the start of the voting phase for 2023's CCEC Elections.

The Morning BellApril 3, 2023

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Featured Hidden Voices Women's History Month

Hidden Voices: Bernice Sandler, “Godmother” of Title IX

Hidden Voices, our ongoing series celebrating the lives of individuals who are often "hidden" from traditional historical records, continues with our profile of Bernice Sandler, the first chair of the National Advisory Council on Women's Educational Programs, and champion of the groundbreaking Title IX law that transformed student athletics in the United States.

The Morning BellMarch 31, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Student Opportunities

STEM-ulate Your Summer with STEM Matters NYC

NYC students entering grades K–12 in September 2023 can apply now for free summer camps, workshops, and other learning opportunities through our STEM Matters NYC programs! Learn more about these outstanding summer enrichment programs in science, technology, engineering, and math, and submit your application by Wednesday, April 26!

The Morning BellMarch 27, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Student Opportunities

Opportunities for Students (March/April 2023)

From internships and apprenticeships, to learning workshops and paid jobs, there are thousands of outstanding opportunities available for NYC students this season. Check out some of the great programs, events, and activities available for NYC students in grades K–12 over the next several weeks, and see how you can be a part of any of them today!

The Morning BellMarch 24, 2023

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3-K Admissions Pre-K Admissions

Last Chance to Apply for 3-K and Pre-K Admissions

Have children born in 2019 or 2020? Learn more about New York City's 3-K and Pre-K early childhood education programs, including eligibility requirements and service options, and submit your application for fall 2023 admissions by the end of the day of our new extended deadline on Monday, March 13!

The Morning BellMarch 13, 2023

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Featured Women's History Month

Celebrate “Herstory” All Month Long

March is Women's History Month. Join NYC Public Schools as we celebrate women's achievements and contributions all month long, and check out our themed list of suggested books for students in grades 3-K through 12!

The Morning BellMarch 10, 2023

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DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (March 2023)

See what's happening in NYC public schools this month! Highlights include parent-teacher conferences, application deadlines for 3-K and Pre-K admissions, PSAT/SAT School Days, and our monthlong celebration of Women's History Month.

The Morning BellMarch 3, 2023

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Black History Month Featured Hidden Voices

Hidden Voices: Victor H. Green, Creator and Publisher of the ‘Green Book’

Our Hidden Voices series continues with Victor H. Green, creator and publisher of the Green Book, the largest travel guide catering to Black families during the 1930s–60s.

The Morning BellFebruary 28, 2023

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Data and Reports Featured

The 2023 NYC School Survey is Now Open

The 2023 NYC School Survey is now open to all City public school parents/guardians, teachers, school-based staff members, and students in grades 6–12. Learn more about this year's Survey, and submit your answers by March 31, 2023!

The Morning BellFebruary 16, 2023

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Featured Parent Leadership

Apply to Run for NYC’s Education Councils by February 23

Parents/guardians with children in City public schools can apply to run for seats on NYC's Community and Citywide Education Councils (CCEC) during the 2023 CCEC election season this spring. Learn more about the CCEC Election process, including eligibility guidelines and key dates, and submit your application by the new extended deadline on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

The Morning BellFebruary 10, 2023

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month One Page at a Time

Opportunities for Students (May/June 2023)

Thank Your Favorite Educators Throughout Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8–12)

Vote in NYC’s 2023 Education Council Elections by May 9

The Month Ahead (May 2023)

Hidden Voices: Dr. Joanne Chory is Changing the World — One Seed at a Time

Discover Great Reads Throughout Arab American Heritage Month and Beyond

Make Lifelong Memories with Summer Rising 2023

Complete the 2023 NYC School Survey by April 20

NYC Students: Get PAID This Summer Through SYEP

The Month Ahead (April 2023)

Hidden Voices: Bernice Sandler, “Godmother” of Title IX

STEM-ulate Your Summer with STEM Matters NYC

Opportunities for Students (March/April 2023)

Last Chance to Apply for 3-K and Pre-K Admissions

Celebrate “Herstory” All Month Long

The Month Ahead (March 2023)

Hidden Voices: Victor H. Green, Creator and Publisher of the ‘Green Book’

The 2023 NYC School Survey is Now Open

Apply to Run for NYC’s Education Councils by February 23

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