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Hidden Voices: Movie Star and Barrier-Breaker, Anna May Wong

Our Hidden Voices series continues with the story of Anna May Wong, Hollywood's first-ever Chinese American movie star, who captivated audiences with her intensity, charisma, and sense of style while daring to break free of Hollywood typecasting and American miscegenation laws.

The Morning BellAugust 11, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Summer Reading

Discover Your Kids’ New Favorite Book with Our Summer Reading List

Summer is the perfect time of year to catch up on reading. Help your kids avoid summer learning loss by encouraging them to check out our book suggestions, courtesy of the NYC Public Schools Literacy Collaborative's 2023 Guide to Summer Reading!

The Morning BellJuly 14, 2023

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Featured Health and Fitness Student Athletics Student Opportunities

Gain a Winning Edge with PSAL’s Summer Sports and Fitness Program

High school students: it's time to start training for your next PSAL season! This summer, all New York City students entering grades 9–12 in September 2023 can sign up for any of PSAL's High School Summer Sports and Fitness Programs taking place at participating sites! Learn more about PSAL's new summer training program, and register today for any of the two training session periods scheduled this summer!

The Morning BellJuly 11, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness NYC Services

Free Summer Meals for NYC Kids Until September 1

From June 28–September 1, 2023, select NYC public schools, community pool centers, parks, and food trucks across the five boroughs are offering free and nutritious breakfast and lunch to anyone who is 18 years old and under. Learn more about the DOE's Free Summer Meals program, and find service locations near you with our Find a Meal Location search tool or by texting "NYCFood" to 304-304 (Message and data rates may apply).

The Morning BellJuly 10, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness

Free Planet Fitness Memberships Available for NYC Teens This Summer

From now until August 31, 2023, teens aged 14–19 can work out for FREE at Planet Fitness locations across the five boroughs! Learn more about Planet Fitness' High School Summer Pass '23, and sign up for your free summer membership today!

The Morning BellJuly 6, 2023

Thea Clara Spyer (left) embracing Edith Windsor (right) while sitting on top of a rock near the Cloisters Museum in Manhattan, NY

Featured Hidden Voices Pride Month

Hidden Voices: When Edie Met Thea—A New York Love Story

As part of our ongoing Hidden Voices series, we're sharing the story of Edith Windsor, a computer programmer and pioneering LGBTQ+ activist whose love for her partner, Thea Spyer, paved the way for marriage equality in the United States.

The Morning BellJuly 5, 2023

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DOE Calendars Featured

NYC Public School Calendars Released for 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 School Years

We've heard you loud and clear—check out our newly released NYC public school calendars for the next three school years! Accessible in 10 languages and featuring some of the most important dates of the 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 school years, our official calendars are now available to help you and your family start making plans for the next school year and beyond!

The Morning BellJune 29, 2023

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Student Opportunities

Find Your Path at the Youth Climate Career Expo on June 22

NYC high school students—stop by our annual Youth Climate Career Expo on June 22 where you can learn about green career paths and industries, talk to professionals about their experiences, network with other students, and learn about volunteer and internship opportunities available this summer and beyond!

The Morning BellJune 21, 2023

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College and Career Planning Featured

Saving for College, One Scholarship Account at a Time

Since 2017, NYC Kids RISE's Save for College Program has helped NYC public elementary school students and their families save over $19 million towards college and career training. See how the Save for College program has helped to encourage students at P.S. 166 in Queens to develop valuable financial skills that will serve them well now and in the years to come!

The Morning BellJune 15, 2023

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DOE Celebrations Featured Jewish American Heritage Month

Explore Jewish Heritage in May and Beyond One Page at a Time

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

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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