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Apply Now for the 2020 Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship

For the second year in a row, the NYC Department of Education, the New York Yankees, and Stonewall Inn are teaming up to provide five NYC high school seniors with scholarships for college. Learn more about these scholarships, including eligibility criteria and deadlines, and submit your application by March 1, 2020!

The Morning BellDecember 4, 2019

Big Apple Awards Featured Teacher Appreciation

More Time to Nominate Your Favorite Educators

Great news! New Yorkers now have one more week to nominate their favorite NYC public school teachers and counselors for the 2020 Big Apple Awards. So get your nominations in by the new deadline on Monday, December 9, 2019!

The Morning BellDecember 3, 2019

DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (December 2019)

See what's ahead for New York City public schools in December 2019. Highlights this month include the last day to submit 2019–20 applications for NYC's middle and high schools, Computer Science Education Week, and Winter Recess.

The Morning BellDecember 1, 2019

Featured Middle School Admissions NYC Public Schools 101

Ready for Middle School? (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Planning on having your child start middle school (Grades 6–8) at a NYC public school in fall 2020? Learn more about the new streamlined 2019–2020 NYC Middle School Admissions process, and apply by the new deadline of December 6, 2019!

The Morning BellNovember 27, 2019

Featured High School Admissions NYC Public Schools 101

Applying for NYC High Schools? (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Learn more about the DOE's new streamlined high school application process for the 2020–2021 school year, and make sure you submit your applications by the new deadline of December 6, 2019!

The Morning BellNovember 27, 2019

College Access for All Featured Student Opportunities

Get Money for College This Fall

High school seniors: it's time to get money for college! Check out our breakdown of the college financial aid application process, including ways to identify college costs, search scholarship resources, and compare financial aid awards.

The Morning BellNovember 27, 2019

Featured We Are DOE

We Are DOE: Martine Jolibois, Haitian Creole Interpretation Team Lead

As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, learn more about Martine Jolibois and her team's work at the DOE's Translation and Interpretations Unit.

The Morning BellNovember 20, 2019

Featured In the News Pre-K Admissions

Lift Off: New STEAM Pre-K Center at the New York Hall of Science

NYC's newest Pre-K Center is scheduled to open in Corona Park, Queens in 2021! Learn more about this state-of-the-art facility, including its focus on STEAM education and partnership with the New York Hall of Science.

The Morning BellNovember 18, 2019

Featured We Are DOE

We Are DOE: Miana Vega, Debate Coach

As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, learn more about Miana Vega, policy debate coach at M.S. 50 in Brooklyn.

The Morning BellNovember 13, 2019

Featured Student Opportunities

Enter the DOE’s 2020 Cover Design Challenge

Learn more about the DOE's 2020 Cover Design Challenge for City high school students, and submit your original design by Friday, December 20!

The Morning BellNovember 12, 2019

Featured Gifted & Talented NYC Public Schools 101

Last Chance to Sign Up for the Gifted and Talented Test!

Learn more about New York City’s Gifted & Talented (G & T) programs and schedule your child’s admissions test by Friday, November 12, 2019.

The Morning BellNovember 8, 2019

DOE Calendars Featured Parent Tips

Get Ready for November’s Parent-Teacher Conferences

This year's second round of parent-teacher conferences are scheduled throughout November; check out these tips and suggested questions to make the most out of your conferences!

The Morning BellNovember 5, 2019

Citizenship Civics for All Featured

Don’t Forget to Vote

Election Day 2019 is finally here. Make sure your voice is heard by participating in this year's general election on Tuesday, November 5!

The Morning BellNovember 4, 2019

DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (November 2019)

See what's ahead for NYC public schools in November 2019. Highlights include Election Day, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Thanksgiving Recess.

The Morning BellNovember 1, 2019

Computer Science for All Featured We Are DOE

We Are DOE: Carolina Restrepo, CS Teacher

We return to M.S. 217 for our third computer science-focused "We Are DOE" profile—learn more about Carolina Restrepo, a first-year computer science teacher.

The Morning BellOctober 31, 2019

Computer Science for All Featured We Are DOE

We Are DOE: Isabella and Chase, CS Students

As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, learn more about Isabella and Chase, two enthusiastic young computer science students from M.S. 217 in Queens.

The Morning BellOctober 28, 2019

Citizenship Civics for All Featured

Early Voting Starts October 26

For the first time ever, New Yorkers who are eligible to participate in this year's General Elections on November 5 can vote early! Learn more about New York's new Early Voting period taking place beginning Saturday, October 26 through Sunday, November 3.

The Morning BellOctober 25, 2019

College Access for All Featured Student Opportunities

Win College Scholarships in Six Easy Steps

Thanks to the College Board, NYC public school students can win anywhere from $500 to as much as $40,000 in six easy steps. Learn more about College Board Opportunity Scholarships today!

The Morning BellOctober 24, 2019

Computer Science for All Featured We Are DOE

We Are DOE: Ross Berman, CS Teacher

As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, learn more about Ross Berman, a computer science teacher from M.S. 217 in Queens.

The Morning BellOctober 23, 2019

Featured NYC Services Respect for All

Help NYC Go Purple and End Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join New Yorkers across the five boroughs in the fight against partner violence by wearing purple on October 24.

The Morning BellOctober 22, 2019

Apply Now for the 2020 Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship

More Time to Nominate Your Favorite Educators

The Month Ahead (December 2019)

Ready for Middle School? (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Applying for NYC High Schools? (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Get Money for College This Fall

We Are DOE: Martine Jolibois, Haitian Creole Interpretation Team Lead

Lift Off: New STEAM Pre-K Center at the New York Hall of Science

We Are DOE: Miana Vega, Debate Coach

Enter the DOE’s 2020 Cover Design Challenge

Last Chance to Sign Up for the Gifted and Talented Test!

Get Ready for November’s Parent-Teacher Conferences

Don’t Forget to Vote

The Month Ahead (November 2019)

We Are DOE: Carolina Restrepo, CS Teacher

We Are DOE: Isabella and Chase, CS Students

Early Voting Starts October 26

Win College Scholarships in Six Easy Steps

We Are DOE: Ross Berman, CS Teacher

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