NYC families with children born in 2017 or 2018 can apply for 3-K and pre-K! Learn more about the City's 3-K/Pre-K Admissions processes, including eligibility requirements, availability, and program options, and complete your child's application TODAY.
NYC's public schools are hosting this year's second round of Parent Teacher Conferences beginning March 3, 2021. Check out March's conference schedule, and consider some of our conference tips!
Time is running out! From now until March 1, current eighth graders or current first-time ninth grade students can apply for fall 2021 admission to New York City's public high schools. Learn more about this year's application process, and submit your application today!
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 2021 CCEC election season this spring. Learn more about the CCEC Election process, including eligibility guidelines and key dates, and submit your application by March 4, 2021.
Celebrate Black History Month throughout Midwinter Recess with our handy list of family-friendly online events and performances for children of all ages!
The NYC Civic Engagement Commission is asking all NYC youth between the ages of 9–24 to participate in, "It's Our Money," the City's first-ever youth-led participatory budgeting process! Between now and February 26, young New Yorkers have the chance to vote on how to spend $100,000 on community projects that address their needs. Learn more about "It's Our Money," and vote through February 26, 2021!
Learn more about the digital learning opportunities available to NYC public school students in February 2021, including career-building workshops, leadership institutes, guided nature lessons, and more!
Still need to submit your NYC Middle School Application? If you have an NYC student who is heading into middle school (grades 6–8) next school year, make sure you submit your application for fall 2021 admissions by our new extended deadline on Tuesday, February 23, 2021!
From February 5–11, NYC public schools across the five boroughs are celebrating Respect for All Week in support of building, promoting, and maintaining safe and inclusionary school environments. Learn more about RFA Week, and join the conversation on social media with the tag, #RespectForAll!
From now through Friday, February 5, 2021, NYC public school students, parents, and teachers can take the NYC Department of Education's Fall 2020 School Experience Survey. Help us improve our students' learning experiences this spring by completing the survey TODAY!
After a citywide transition to remote instruction on February 1–2, all NYC district elementary, early childhood education, and District 75 buildings will be open on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. All programs and activities will be held as scheduled.
February is Black History Month. Celebrate and reflect upon African American history and the Black experience all month long with our handy list of great books for NYC students in grades 3K–12!
See what's ahead for NYC public schools in February 2021. Highlights include the start of 2021 CEC/CCEC elections, deadlines for fall 2021 middle and high school admissions, and Midwinter Recess.
We spoke with Michael Gonzalez, deputy director of school facilities in Brooklyn North, to learn how NYC public schools are maintaining safe air quality for students and staff members across the five boroughs.
Ready for high school next fall? From now until March 1, current eighth graders or current first-time ninth grade students can apply for fall 2021 admission to New York City's public high schools. Learn more about this year's application process, and submit your application today!
Ready to (re)discover science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) during Spring Recess? NYC students in grades K–8 can apply now for Discovery Day, a day-long, hands-on, interactive STEM learning experience. But hurry; spots are limited, so apply today!
The NYC Department of Education wants to hear from YOU! From now until Friday, February 5, 2021, we are inviting students, parents, and teachers to take our Fall 2020 School Experience Survey. Help us improve our students' learning experiences this spring by completing the survey TODAY!
Students, parents, and teachers: send us YOUR examples of great student work completed during the 2020–21 school year for the chance to be featured in our yearlong #ShowYourSchoolworkNYC series!