From October 21–25, 2019, nearly 500 NYC high schools are celebrating College Application Week, New York State’s annual campaign to support students seeking admission to college.
The Morning BellOctober 21, 2019
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!
Thanks to $650 million in network upgrades, NYC students and educators are now benefitting from a tenfold increase in minimum internet speeds across all City public schools.
The Morning BellOctober 18, 2019
Show your appreciation for your favorite teachers by submitting your nominees for the City's eighth annual Big Apple Awards by Monday, December 2!
The Morning BellOctober 18, 2019
For our first-ever “Day in the Life” profile, learn more about Annie Kim, a third-year literacy coach out of P.S. 51 in the Bronx.
The Morning BellOctober 16, 2019
Children of all ages, reading levels, and interests: Discover the joy of reading with our New York Comic-Con-inspired list of graphic novels!
The Morning BellOctober 11, 2019
As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, learn more about Sunita Mahabir, a deputy director of school facilities in Queens.
The Morning BellOctober 4, 2019
To better accommodate families' needs during the 2019 holiday season, New York City public schools will now be closed for Winter Recess beginning on Monday, December 23, 2019. Schools will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
The Morning BellOctober 2, 2019
Check out the DOE's official School Calendar for October 2019. Highlights include Yom Kippur, Columbus Day, College Application Week, and the start of the DOE's middle and high school admissions processes.
The Morning BellOctober 1, 2019
The new 2020–21 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. Secure money for college by submitting your FAFSA application today!
The Morning BellOctober 1, 2019
September 15–October 15 is National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month. Be a part of this month's festivities with our handy list of suggested books, websites, and events for people of all ages!
The Morning BellSeptember 30, 2019
As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, we spoke with Eliana Bourdier, a third-year Community School Director at I.S. 230 in Queens.
The Morning BellSeptember 26, 2019
As part of our ongoing "We Are DOE" series, we spoke with Larbi Malajati, a 15-year veteran of the NYC Department of Education's Office of Food and Nutrition Services.
The Morning BellSeptember 20, 2019
Despite having an unusually large share of students living in temporary housing, P.S. 15 in Manhattan has proven that building trust with students and their families can lead to transformational improvements both inside and outside the classroom.
The Morning BellSeptember 17, 2019
To kick off the NYC Department of Education's brand-new "We Are DOE" feature, Fred Sinclair talks a little about his 40+ years of experience as a school bus driver for City public school students.
The Morning BellSeptember 12, 2019
NYC's public schools are hosting their first set of Parent Teacher Conferences in September 2019. Check out September's conference schedule, and consider some of our conference tips and sample questions to make the most out of this month's conferences!
The Morning BellSeptember 12, 2019
The 2019–2020 edition of the NYC Public School Guidebook, the DOE's annual reference publication to NYC's public schools, is ready for City families. Download it here, or pick up your physical copy from your school or local Family Welcome Center today!
The Morning BellSeptember 9, 2019
English
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese (Simplified)
French
Haitian Creole
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Urdu