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Upcoming Opportunities for NYC Students in Spring 2020

New York City offers loads of learning opportunities for students of all backgrounds across the five boroughs, including enrichment programs, career-training workshops, paid internships, and more. Check out some of the opportunities available to NYC students throughout spring 2020!

The Morning BellFebruary 4, 2020

Community Schools Featured

Community Schools are Working!

One of the most important educational initiatives of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration has been the creation of Community Schools. Growing in number from 45 in 2014 to 267 today, NYC Community Schools partner with local community-based organizations (CBOs) to serve the whole child. That includes expanded learning programs, mental and other health-related services, and family empowerment opportunities. A big new study by the RAND Corporation shows just how successful New York City’s Community Schools are for their students, significantly improving attendance, school safety, and graduation rates.Those outstanding results are gratifying but not really surprising. After all, in order to…

The Morning BellJanuary 28, 2020

3-K Admissions DOE 101 Featured NYC Public Schools 101 Pre-K Admissions

What Do Children Learn in a 3-K Classroom?

3-K for All brings free, full-day, high-quality early education to a growing number of three-year-old children in New York City. If you have ever wondered what young children learn in 3-K classrooms, now you can find out by viewing the first in our new “DOE 101” video series! https://vimeo.com/386237261 Some highlights from a day at Learning Through Play in the South Bronx: School staff welcome children and families to build connections upon arrival. The children then eat breakfast as a group, giving them opportunities to develop their language skills through conversations with fellow classmates and teachers. Then the class moves…

The Morning BellJanuary 22, 2020

Featured NYC Public Schools 101

Honoring Seven Awesome NYC Science and Math Teachers

What makes great teachers great?This year’s seven winners of the Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching Science and Mathematics have a lot in common: A contagious passion for their subject. Giving students daily opportunities to problem solve and experiment together. Tireless support and guidance to make sure everyone keeps learning.At this year's 11th Annual Sloan Awards ceremony, sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the Fund for the City of New York, the seven recipients received $5,000 each and their school’s science and math departments received $2,500 toward strengthening their programs. The awards honor creative teachers who achieve superb…

The Morning BellJanuary 15, 2020

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We are DOE: Francine Marsaggi, Dual-Language Principal

As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, learn more about P.S. 163's principal, Francine Marsaggi, and her work with dual language students and their families.

The Morning BellJanuary 9, 2020

College Access for All DOE Celebrations Featured

Celebrate College Awareness Day on January 10

On January 10, 2020, NYC public schools across the five boroughs will celebrate College Awareness Day, the DOE's fifth annual celebration of college attendance. Join the celebration by wearing apparel from your favorite colleges throughout the day!

The Morning BellJanuary 7, 2020

DOE Calendars Featured NYC Public Schools 101

The Month Ahead (January 2020)

See what's ahead for NYC public schools in January 2020. Highlights include Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the last day to submit applications for kindergarten admissions in fall 2020, and New York State's January 2020 Regents Examinations.

The Morning BellJanuary 3, 2020

Beyond the Classroom Featured

Happy Holidays, NYC

Chancellor Richard Carranza and the NYC Department of Education wishes all of our students, families, staff members, and community partners a warm and wonderful holiday season.

Richard A. CarranzaDecember 20, 2019

Equity & Excellence for All Featured NYC Public Schools 101

The Bronx Plan Expands

The DOE's ambitious Bronx Plan is now expanding to 70 more schools, including schools in areas like East New York and Far Rockaway. Learn how this teacher recruitment and retention initiative will help further prepare today's NYC students for tomorrow's workforce.

The Morning BellDecember 19, 2019

Beyond the Classroom Featured Student Opportunities

NYC Students: Become a Lifeguard This Summer

From now until January 2020, City residents who are 16 years of age or older can apply to join NYC Parks' Lifeguard Training Program for a chance to become a lifeguard at any of the City's beaches and pools this summer. Learn more about the program, and register for a Qualifying Test today!

The Morning BellDecember 17, 2019

Beyond the Classroom Civics for All Featured NYC Reads

Time to Get into ‘Good Trouble’

Civil rights activist and congressman, Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), stopped by the New-York Historical Society to speak with NYC middle and high schoolers about the importance of student activism in the United States.

The Morning BellDecember 12, 2019

Elementary School Admissions Featured NYC Public Schools 101

Ready for Kindergarten?

From now until January 21, 2020, families across the City can start applying for elementary school seats for the 2020–2021 school year.

The Morning BellDecember 11, 2019

Computer Science for All DOE Celebrations Featured

Celebrate CS Education Week through December 15

NYC public schools are celebrating Computer Science Education Week (CS Ed Week) from December 9–15, 2019. Learn how City schools are helping to raise awareness about the importance of computer science for today's students!

The Morning BellDecember 10, 2019

Featured Student Opportunities

Apply Now for the 2020 Yankees-Stonewall Scholarship

For the second year in a row, the NYC Department of Education, the New York Yankees, and Stonewall Inn are teaming up to provide five NYC high school seniors with scholarships for college. Learn more about these scholarships, including eligibility criteria and deadlines, and submit your application by March 1, 2020!

The Morning BellDecember 4, 2019

Big Apple Awards Featured Teacher Appreciation

More Time to Nominate Your Favorite Educators

Great news! New Yorkers now have one more week to nominate their favorite NYC public school teachers and counselors for the 2020 Big Apple Awards. So get your nominations in by the new deadline on Monday, December 9, 2019!

The Morning BellDecember 3, 2019

DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (December 2019)

See what's ahead for New York City public schools in December 2019. Highlights this month include the last day to submit 2019–20 applications for NYC's middle and high schools, Computer Science Education Week, and Winter Recess.

The Morning BellDecember 1, 2019

Featured Middle School Admissions NYC Public Schools 101

Ready for Middle School? (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Planning on having your child start middle school (Grades 6–8) at a NYC public school in fall 2020? Learn more about the new streamlined 2019–2020 NYC Middle School Admissions process, and apply by the new deadline of December 6, 2019!

The Morning BellNovember 27, 2019

Featured High School Admissions NYC Public Schools 101

Applying for NYC High Schools? (DEADLINE EXTENDED)

Learn more about the DOE's new streamlined high school application process for the 2020–2021 school year, and make sure you submit your applications by the new deadline of December 6, 2019!