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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children Under 5

The COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children ages 6 months and older! Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine options that are now available for our youngest New Yorkers, and schedule a vaccination appointment today!

The Morning BellAugust 9, 2022

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness

NYC Teens: Get Free Access to Planet Fitness All Summer Long

From now until August 31, 2022, NYC teens aged 14–19 can work out for free at Planet Fitness clubs across the five boroughs. Learn more about the High School Summer Pass, and sign up for your free pass TODAY!

The Morning BellJuly 6, 2022

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness NYC Services

Kids Can Get Free Meals All Summer Long

From June 28–September 2, 2022, 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 Location search tool!

The Morning BellJune 30, 2022

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness In the News

NYC Reaches High Alert Level for COVID-19

Due to recent increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the five boroughs, New York City is now at a high alert level for COVID-19. Learn what this means for NYC public schools and how you and your family can follow proven precautions in the days and weeks ahead to protect your family and fellow New Yorkers.

The Morning BellMay 18, 2022

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Featured Health & Wellness In the News

DOE Changes Indoor Masking Policy for NYC Public Schools

Beginning Monday, March 7, face coverings or masks will be optional for all K–12 students, staff members, and visitors, with few exceptions, inside and outside NYC public schools and buses.

The Morning BellMarch 4, 2022

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Featured Health & Wellness In the News

DOE Updates Outdoor Mask Policy for NYC Public Schools

Beginning Monday, February 28, masks or face coverings are optional for all NYC public school students, staff members, and visitors when outside on school grounds. Learn more about this policy change, and stay tuned for further updates in the coming weeks.

The Morning BellFebruary 28, 2022

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DOE Calendars Featured Health & Wellness

Test Your Child for COVID-19 During Midwinter Recess

Help keep New York City's school communities safe and open by getting tested for COVID-19 before returning to school on February 28, 2022. Learn more about the home test kits we're providing City students for Midwinter Recess, and take note of our recommended testing dates!

The Morning BellFebruary 18, 2022

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Featured Health & Wellness In the News NYC Public Schools 101

Learn About the New COVID-19 Protocols in Effect Across NYC Public Schools

Based on guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Department of Health, the NYC Department of Education has made changes to City schools' COVID-19 protocols. Learn more about these changes, and continue to do your part to stop the spread!

The Morning BellFebruary 4, 2022

Chancellor David Banks (middle) standing alongside middle school students

Featured Health & Wellness In the News NYC Public Schools 101

Staying Safe, Staying Open

With schools back in session following Winter Recess, we've updated our health and safety measures to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff members. Learn more about the changes we've made that will help keep City schools open this year.

The Morning BellJanuary 4, 2022

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness In the News

More Vaccines for 5–11 Year Olds Available at Select Schools Beginning November 17

Thanks to high demand, select NYC public schools will offer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5–11 year olds for two additional days beginning on Wednesday, November 17. See which schools are offering vaccines during these two new days, and help protect your loved ones from COVID-19 today!

The Morning BellNovember 17, 2021

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness In the News

COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for 5–11 Year Olds

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now approved and available for children aged 5–11 years old. Learn more about this new vaccine option, and see if your child's school will offer doses in November!

The Morning BellNovember 5, 2021

Chancellor Meisha Porter talking to a pre-k student while they play with LEGO bricks

Featured Health & Wellness In the News

New COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Protocols Announced for NYC Schools

Beginning September 27, all NYC public schools will implement two key updates to our COVID-19 protocols for students and staff members. Learn more about these changes, and if you haven't already, help reduce the spread of COVID by getting vaccinated TODAY!

The Morning BellSeptember 21, 2021

Group of 3 students sitting outside their school with face coverings on

Back to School Featured Health & Wellness

What Will NYC Schools Be Like in 2021–22?

The first day of the 2021–2022 school year is almost here! Learn more about the health and safety precautions NYC schools are taking that will help keep students and staff members healthy and safe this school year.

The Morning BellSeptember 8, 2021

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Beyond the Classroom Featured Health & Wellness In the News

Keep NYC Safe by Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine Today

Let's keep NYC on the road to recovery—get your free COVID-19 shot today!

The Morning BellAugust 2, 2021

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Beyond the Classroom Health & Wellness NYC Services

Get Free Meals All Summer Long

Thanks to the DOE's Free Summer Meals program, every New Yorker has access to healthy and nutritious food all summer long. Learn more about the Summer Meals program, including meal site locations, hours of operation, and menu options!

The Morning BellJuly 12, 2021

Student wearing facemask getting a temperature check by a teacher wearing a facemask

Featured Health & Wellness

Random COVID-19 Testing in NYC Schools Begins in October

As part of the NYC Department of Education's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of City students and staff members this year, the DOE is partnering with City health agencies to provide random, in-school COVID-19 testing of students and staff members beginning in October 2020. Learn more about the City's school testing plan, and please fill out our testing consent form on your child's behalf to help ensure the safety of your child's school community this year.

The Morning BellOctober 2, 2020

Meal Hub Worker stirring a tray of green beans for students

Featured Health & Wellness NYC Services

Free Food for New Yorkers

Free meals are available to all New Yorkers at over 400 Meal Hubs across the five boroughs, and no registration or ID is required! Learn more about the DOE's Free Meals program, including Meal Hub locations and available meal options.

The Morning BellJune 3, 2020

Angelica Cassimiro Teaching an Online Physical Education Class

DOE Connected Featured Wellness Wednesdays

Physical Education, Remote Learning Style

What does physical education look like in a remote learning environment? For this edition of #DOEconnected, we caught up with a Brooklyn physical education instructor who fills us in about her experience so far!

The Morning BellMay 27, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available for Children Under 5

NYC Teens: Get Free Access to Planet Fitness All Summer Long

Kids Can Get Free Meals All Summer Long

NYC Reaches High Alert Level for COVID-19

DOE Changes Indoor Masking Policy for NYC Public Schools

DOE Updates Outdoor Mask Policy for NYC Public Schools

Test Your Child for COVID-19 During Midwinter Recess

Learn About the New COVID-19 Protocols in Effect Across NYC Public Schools

Staying Safe, Staying Open

New COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Protocols Announced for NYC Schools

What Will NYC Schools Be Like in 2021–22?

Keep NYC Safe by Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccine Today

Get Free Meals All Summer Long

Random COVID-19 Testing in NYC Schools Begins in October

Free Food for New Yorkers

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