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Back to School, Remote Learning-Style

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all NYC public schools have transitioned to remote instruction. Learn how NYC schools have moved their classrooms online, and see what other learning resources are available for NYC students from grades 3-K through 12!

The Morning BellMarch 23, 2020

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High School Offers are Here

Families who participated in the 2020 High School Admissions process earlier this school year can now check MySchools to see their results.

The Morning BellMarch 23, 2020

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Deadline to Apply to Pre-K Extended to March 29

NYC families with children born in 2016 now have more time to apply for the City's Pre-K for All programs. Learn more about NYC's Pre-K Admissions process, and submit your child's application TODAY.

The Morning BellMarch 16, 2020

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Boost Your Child’s Learning at Home

The DOE's Learn at Home page includes great supplemental learning resources that families can use for students who are home from school. Learn more about the DOE's online learning resources, and help support learning both inside and outside the classroom!

The Morning BellMarch 16, 2020

Emergency Announcements Featured In the News

Coronavirus Update (March 16, 2020)

Chancellor Richard A. Carranza provides the NYC schools community with a path forward in light of the unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Morning BellMarch 16, 2020

Emergency Announcements In the News

Coronavirus Update (March 9, 2020)

An update regarding the evolving situation concerning the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York City.

The Morning BellMarch 9, 2020

Emergency Announcements In the News

Coronavirus Update (March 4, 2020)

While the risk to New Yorkers continues to remain low, we would like to take a moment to update families in light of the first confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York City.

Richard A. CarranzaMarch 4, 2020

DOE Calendars Featured Parent Tips

Spring for March’s Parent Teacher Conferences

NYC's public schools are hosting this year's third round of Parent Teacher Conferences beginning March 4, 2020. Check out March's conference schedule, and consider some of our conference tips!

The Morning BellMarch 1, 2020

DOE Calendars Featured

The Month Ahead (March 2020)

See what's ahead for NYC public schools in March 2020. Highlights include Parent Teacher Conferences, SAT School Day, the deadline for Pre-K Admissions, and NY State ELA exams for students in grades 3–5.

The Morning BellMarch 1, 2020

College Access for All DOE Calendars Featured

Get Ready for SAT School Day on March 4

On Wednesday, March 4, high school juniors and seniors across the City will take the PSAT and SAT, free of charge. Learn more about SAT School Day, including how to prepare for these critical college entrance exams!

The Morning BellFebruary 27, 2020

Emergency Announcements Featured In the News

An Update about the Coronavirus (2/26/2020)

While the risk to New Yorkers remains low, we would like to take a moment to update families about the measures City agencies are taking in preparation of the possibility of person-to-person transmission of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York City.

The Morning BellFebruary 26, 2020

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Time to Apply for 3-K and Pre-K

NYC families with children born in 2016 or 2017 can apply for free Pre-K and 3-K between now and March 16, 2020! Learn more about the City's 3-K/Pre-K Admissions process, including eligibility requirements, availability, and program options, and complete your child's application TODAY.

The Morning BellFebruary 25, 2020

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We Are DOE: Sadia Ahmed, High School Senior

Students like Sadia Ahmed, a senior at Aviation High School, are helping to redefine what is possible for NYC students. Learn more about Sadia and Aviation High School's CTE program as our "We Are DOE" series continues.

The Morning BellFebruary 24, 2020

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We Are DOE: Carol Sun, Learning Coordinator

Our "We Are DOE" series continues with Carol Sun, a work-based learning coordinator at the Manhattan Early College for Advertising, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) public school for students in Manhattan.

The Morning BellFebruary 18, 2020

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We Are DOE: Kyle Pierre, CTE Teacher Apprentice

For the latest installment of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, we're featuring Kyle Pierre, a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher apprentice at the Academy of Innovative Technology in Brooklyn

The Morning BellFebruary 5, 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

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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

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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

Back to School, Remote Learning-Style

High School Offers are Here

Deadline to Apply to Pre-K Extended to March 29

Boost Your Child’s Learning at Home

Coronavirus Update (March 9, 2020)

Coronavirus Update (March 4, 2020)

Spring for March’s Parent Teacher Conferences

The Month Ahead (March 2020)

Get Ready for SAT School Day on March 4

An Update about the Coronavirus (2/26/2020)

Time to Apply for 3-K and Pre-K

We Are DOE: Sadia Ahmed, High School Senior

We Are DOE: Carol Sun, Learning Coordinator

We Are DOE: Kyle Pierre, CTE Teacher Apprentice

Community Schools are Working!

What Do Children Learn in a 3-K Classroom?

Honoring Seven Awesome NYC Science and Math Teachers

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