Commemorate Jewish American Heritage Month by checking our our list of some of our favorite books for students in grades 3-K through 12. Look through our suggested titles, and let us know which ones are your favorites!
The Morning BellMay 29, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our Hidden Voices series continues in honor of National Native American Heritage Month with our profile of Mary Ross Golda, the first Native American woman to become an aerospace engineer, and one of NASA's "Hidden Figures!"
The Morning BellNovember 22, 2022
Throughout November, NYC public schools are celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Join us as we commemorate and honor the rich ancestry and traditions of our nation's "First Americans" with our list of suggested books and resources for students in grades 3-K through 12!
The Morning BellNovember 21, 2022
Our Hidden Voices series returns for the 22–23 school year with our profile of Dr. Helen Rodríguez-Trías, a pediatrician who became one of the United States' most influential champions of health equity for women, people of color, and other marginalized groups.
The Morning BellOctober 3, 2022
September 15–October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Join NYC Public Schools as we celebrate Hispanic/Latinx culture and history all month long with our great list of suggested books for students in grades 3-K through 12!
The Morning BellSeptember 22, 2022
After an intensive search and interview process, Chancellor Banks has selected 45 superintendents who will help lead NYC public school communities throughout the 2022–23 school year. Learn who will be the superintendent of your school district this fall!
The Morning BellJuly 15, 2022
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!
The Morning BellJuly 7, 2022
The DOE has named 20 honorees for the City's tenth annual Big Apple Awards! Learn more about this year's outstanding honorees, and join us as we congratulate each of these educators for their incredible work inside and outside the classroom!
The Morning BellJune 29, 2022
For the first time ever, NYC public schools will be closed on Monday, June 20 in celebration of Juneteenth. Learn more about the heritage and history behind our nation's annual celebration of emancipation, and check out our official Juneteenth website for resources, including books, digital exhibits, and more!
The Morning BellJune 17, 2022
June is Pride Month. Check out the DOE’s commemorative, age-appropriate list of books for students in grades 3-K through 12, and celebrate Pride Month throughout the rest of the month and beyond!
The Morning BellJune 15, 2022
Our ongoing Hidden Voices series continues with our profile of Dr. Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, the Chinese-American scholar, suffragist, and minister who once led a parade of 10,000 people down Fifth Avenue in support of universal voting rights.
The Morning BellMay 26, 2022
This month, New York City public schools across the five boroughs are celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by reflecting upon the contributions of generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans throughout U.S. history. Join in on the celebration with our list of suggested events, digital resources, and books for students and New Yorkers of all ages!
The Morning BellMay 6, 2022
As we continue with our ongoing Hidden Voices series, we're featuring Emily W. Roebling, the acting engineer responsible for the construction and completion of New York's "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Brooklyn Bridge!
The Morning BellMarch 31, 2022
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