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Parent category for all posts that pertain to NYC public school families and educators, but concern opportunities, events, and locations that take place outside the classroom.

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FeaturedStudent Opportunities

HS Students: Apply to Join the DOE’s Youth Leadership Council by 10/11

Are you an NYC public high school student who is interested in climate change and wants to make a difference? Know a City high schooler who wants to learn more about sustainability and climate action while developing their leadership and networking skills? The DOE's Office of Sustainability is recruiting new members for its Youth Leadership Council (YLC)—learn more about the YLC, and apply for a spot by October 11, 2022!
October 6, 2022
2022 Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship winners standing at home plate in Yankee Stadium alongside DOE, Stonewall, and Yankees executives
FeaturedPride MonthStudent Opportunities

NY Yankees Award $50K Worth of Stonewall Scholarships for NYC Students

In celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month, the New York Yankees partnered with the Stonewall Inn and the NYC Department of Education to award five of the City's high school seniors with college scholarships worth $10K each as part of our third annual Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship Initiative. Learn more about this year's scholarship recipients, and join us as we congratulate their success!
July 7, 2022
Girl sitting at a desk with an open laptop and headphones on.
Beyond the ClassroomFeaturedStudent Opportunities

Get a Job This Summer Through SYEP (Updated)

Between now and May 6, 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 May 6, 2022!
April 12, 2022
Two young students, looking at a model rocket together. One is wearing an astronaut helmet with the visor up, and the other is wearing steam goggles
Beyond the ClassroomFeaturedStudent Opportunities

Apply for STEM Matters NYC’s Spring Break Program by February 28

This Spring Recess (April 18–April 22, 2022), STEM Matters NYC is providing NYC students in grades K–12 with a variety of free and exciting programs, including camps for K–8 students, and internships for high school students, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Learn more about STEM Matters NYC programs, and submit your application by Monday, February 28, 2022!
February 22, 2022
Man sitting on a sofa in between two children while viewing a laptop
Beyond the ClassroomBlack History MonthDOE CelebrationsFeatured

Witness Black History Throughout February

Throughout February, museums, libraries, universities, and other institutions are hosting events, organizing exhibitions, and sharing a variety of resources, including historical documents, videos, and photos, in support of Black History Month. Check out our listing of events and resources for February 2022, and join the celebration alongside your loved ones!
February 14, 2022