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Beyond the Classroom Civics for All DOE Celebrations Featured

The Time Is Right to Do What Is Right

On Monday, January 18, 2021, all NYC public schools will be closed in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In celebration of Dr. King's legacy and birthday, the DOE has compiled great family-facing resources that recognize his outstanding role and impact on American history.

The Morning BellJanuary 18, 2021

Featured Middle School Admissions

NYC Middle School Applications Now Open

Have an NYC student who is heading into middle school (grades 6–8) next school year? Submit your NYC Middle School Application for fall 2021 admissions by Tuesday, February 9, 2021!

The Morning BellJanuary 15, 2021

Featured High School Admissions

Applying for NYC’s Specialized High Schools?

The clock is ticking! Students interested in applying for fall 2021 admission to any of New York City's eight testing Specialized High Schools have until Friday, January 15 to register for this year's Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT), while students applying to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts need to register for auditions by Tuesday, February 23.

The Morning BellJanuary 14, 2021

Beyond the Classroom Featured In the News

Notes and Support for the Events of 1/6

Following the disturbing events that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, Chancellor Richard Carranza sent DOE staff members a passionate and heartfelt letter of support. See what Chancellor Carranza has to say to NYC educators regarding the events of 1/6, and take a look through some of the academic and mental health resources that are now available to teachers, students, and families.

The Morning BellJanuary 11, 2021

Big Apple Awards DOE Celebrations Featured

Last Days for Your 2021 Big Apple Award Nominations

Have a favorite NYC public school teacher and school counselor? Time is running out to submit your nominees for the City's ninth annual Big Apple Awards! The nomination process ends on Sunday, January 10, 2021, so submit your nominations TODAY!

The Morning BellJanuary 7, 2021

DOE Celebrations Featured Stories from the Classroom

Turning a Class Assignment into a Work of Art

New York City public schools are home to some of the most talented young visual artists in the country. As our #ShowYourSchoolworkNYC series continues, we're highlighting a student's exceptional artwork that was shared with us this fall.

The Morning BellJanuary 5, 2021

DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (January 2021)

See what's ahead for NYC public schools in January 2021. Highlights include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the deadline for kindergarten applications, and the start of the City's middle and high school application processes.

The Morning BellJanuary 4, 2021

DOE Celebrations Featured

Have a Beautiful Holiday Season

Chancellor Richard Carranza and the NYC Department of Education wish all of our students, families, staff members, and community partners a warm and wonderful Winter Break (December 24–January 4)!

Richard A. CarranzaDecember 24, 2020

DOE Celebrations Featured Stories from the Classroom

That ‘I Got a ‘100’ on My Advanced Genetics Project’ Feeling

We asked NYC students, teachers, and parents to #ShowYourSchoolworkNYC, and many of you answered the call! From advanced genetics presentations to Frida Kahlo-inspired self-portraits, check out what three City students completed for their classes earlier this school year!

The Morning BellDecember 22, 2020

Elementary School Admissions Featured

NYC’s 2021 Kindergarten Application is Now Open

City families with children born in 2016 can apply for kindergarten until January 19, 2021—learn more about kindergarten admissions, and apply today to reserve your child's seat for the 2021–2022 school year!

The Morning BellDecember 21, 2020

Emergency Announcements Featured

Weather Advisory: All NYC Public School Buildings to Reopen on 12/18

After a citywide transition to remote instruction on 12/17, all NYC public school students in grades 3K–5 and District 75 will return to in-person learning on Friday, December 18, 2020. Students in grades 6–12 will continue to learn remotely.

The Morning BellDecember 17, 2020

Emergency Announcements Featured

Weather Advisory: NYC Public Schools Switch to Remote Learning on 12/17

Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public school buildings will close and transition to remote learning on Thursday, December 17, 2020. All students will be expected to log on to their online classrooms and engage with their school work from home.

The Morning BellDecember 16, 2020

Featured NYC Public Schools 101

Mark Your Calendars for #NYCOfficeHours on 12/17

On Thursday, December 17, the NYC Department of Education and the NYC Mayor's Office are hosting a joint telephone town hall for City public school families! Join us from 6:30–7:30 p.m., and have your questions answered about COVID-19 testing, ventilation in schools, PPE, and more!

The Morning BellDecember 15, 2020

Big Apple Awards DOE Celebrations Featured

Spread Holiday Joy by Nominating Your Favorite Educators for the 2021 Big Apple Awards

Have a favorite NYC public school teacher and school counselor? This holiday season, show your appreciation for City teachers and school counselors by submitting your nominees for the City's ninth annual Big Apple Awards! But hurry—the nomination process ends on Sunday, January 10, 2021, so submit your nominations TODAY!

The Morning BellDecember 15, 2020

Featured NYC Public Schools 101

Join Us for #NYCOfficeHours Telephone Town Hall en Español on 12/9

On Wednesday, December 9, the NYC Department of Education and NYC Health + Hospitals are hosting a joint telephone town hall in Spanish for City public school families! Join us from 6:30–7:30 p.m., and have your questions answered about COVID-19 testing, ventilation in schools, PPE, and more!

The Morning BellDecember 9, 2020

Featured Parent Tips Remote Learning

Parent University Now Open for NYC Families

Parent University, the DOE's free new online training and support platform for families, is now available to all NYC families. Learn more about Parent University and its course catalog, including live events and on-demand classes, and gain access today!

The Morning BellDecember 7, 2020

Blended Learning Emergency Announcements Featured

NYC Public School Buildings to Reopen Beginning December 7

After temporarily closing all school buildings in mid-November, the NYC Department of Education will reopen City public school buildings for in-person instruction beginning on Monday, December 7.

Richard A. CarranzaDecember 1, 2020

Featured NYC Public Schools 101

Stay Informed with an NYC Schools Account

Have an NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)? Sign up for NYCSA today to get access to your child's grades, attendance information, and more, including important updates regarding City schools!

The Morning BellNovember 30, 2020

Emergency Announcements Featured

NYC Public School Buildings to Close Temporarily Beginning 11/19

All NYC public schools will switch to full-time remote instruction until further notice.

Richard A. CarranzaNovember 18, 2020

DOE Celebrations Featured Stories from the Classroom

It’s Time to #ShowYourSchoolworkNYC

As blended and remote learning continues across New York City throughout the 2020–21 school year, City public school students are completing their school assignments with outstanding work worthy of any school bulletin board. In celebration of our students’ efforts this year, we’re inviting City public school students, teachers, and families to participate in our yearlong “Show Your Schoolwork” series—let us know what great schoolwork you’ve finished (or helped finish) this school year, and send us pictures or video about the work by completing our online “Show Your Schoolwork NYC” intake form!

The Morning BellNovember 12, 2020

NYC Middle School Applications Now Open

Applying for NYC’s Specialized High Schools?

Notes and Support for the Events of 1/6

Last Days for Your 2021 Big Apple Award Nominations

Turning a Class Assignment into a Work of Art

The Month Ahead (January 2021)

Have a Beautiful Holiday Season

That ‘I Got a ‘100’ on My Advanced Genetics Project’ Feeling

NYC’s 2021 Kindergarten Application is Now Open

Weather Advisory: All NYC Public School Buildings to Reopen on 12/18

Weather Advisory: NYC Public Schools Switch to Remote Learning on 12/17

Mark Your Calendars for #NYCOfficeHours on 12/17

Spread Holiday Joy by Nominating Your Favorite Educators for the 2021 Big Apple Awards

Join Us for #NYCOfficeHours Telephone Town Hall en Español on 12/9

Parent University Now Open for NYC Families

NYC Public School Buildings to Reopen Beginning December 7

Stay Informed with an NYC Schools Account

NYC Public School Buildings to Close Temporarily Beginning 11/19

It’s Time to #ShowYourSchoolworkNYC

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