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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

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Black History Month DOE Celebrations Featured

Discover Your New Favorite Book During Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and over the course of several weeks, NYC public schools across the five boroughs will commemorate the month-long event in a number of ways. Join in on the celebration, and check out our handy list of great books for students in grades 3-K through 12—you might just discover a brand new favorite!

The Morning BellFebruary 8, 2023

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DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (February 2023)

See what's happening in NYC public schools throughout February. Highlights include Midwinter Recess, the closing of our Education Council application for interested candidates, and our schools' citywide celebration of Black History Month.

The Morning BellFebruary 3, 2023

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3-K Admissions Featured Pre-K Admissions

Apply for 3-K and Pre-K Admissions by March 10

The Morning BellJanuary 31, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured

Add ‘STEM’ to Your Child’s Spring Recess

This Spring Recess (April 10–14, 2023), STEM Matters NYC is offering NYC students in grades K–8 exciting and hands-on STEM camps in locations across the five boroughs. Learn more about this year's available programs, including ecology, space science, and zoology, and submit your application by Friday, February 10, 2023!

The Morning BellJanuary 27, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Student Opportunities

Upcoming Opportunities for Students (Jan/Feb 2023)

Check out some of the free events, programs, and learning opportunities available to NYC students over the next several weeks, including internships, workshops, classes, and more!

The Morning BellJanuary 25, 2023

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Elementary School Admissions Featured

Last Chance to Submit Applications for 2023 Kindergarten Admissions

Time is running out! NYC families with children born in 2018 have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023, to apply for kindergarten, including Gifted and Talented programs, for fall 2023. Learn more about kindergarten admissions, and submit your application today to reserve your child's seat for the 2023–24 school year!

The Morning BellJanuary 19, 2023

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DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (January 2023)

See what's happening in New York City's public schools during the first month of 2023. Highlights include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, New York State Regents Exams, and the last day to submit applications for 2023 kindergarten admissions!

The Morning BellJanuary 6, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Parent Leadership

Mark Your Calendars: Education Council Elections Begin January 2023

Beginning January 9, 2023, parents of current New York City public school students can run for seats on any of the City's 36 Community and Citywide Education Councils (CCECs). Learn how to get involved, and apply to serve by February 13, 2023!

The Morning BellDecember 23, 2022

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Beyond the Classroom Featured NYC Events

Discover the Joy of Learning During Winter Recess

Make the most of Winter Recess (12/26/22—1/2/23) with our handy list of family-friendly activities and books for children of all ages!

The Morning BellDecember 23, 2022

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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

Discover Your New Favorite Book During Black History Month

The Month Ahead (February 2023)

Apply for 3-K and Pre-K Admissions by March 10

Add ‘STEM’ to Your Child’s Spring Recess

Upcoming Opportunities for Students (Jan/Feb 2023)

Last Chance to Submit Applications for 2023 Kindergarten Admissions

The Month Ahead (January 2023)

Mark Your Calendars: Education Council Elections Begin January 2023

Discover the Joy of Learning During Winter Recess

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