After temporarily closing all school buildings in mid-November, the NYC Department of Education will reopen City public school buildings for in-person instruction beginning on Monday, December 7.
Richard A. CarranzaDecember 1, 2020
Have a favorite NYC public school teacher and school counselor? Time is running out to submit your nominees for the City's ninth annual Big Apple Awards! The nomination process ends on Sunday, January 10, 2021, so submit your nominations TODAY!
New York City public schools are home to some of the most talented young visual artists in the country. As our #ShowYourSchoolworkNYC series continues, we're highlighting a student's exceptional artwork that was shared with us this fall.
See what's ahead for NYC public schools in January 2021. Highlights include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the deadline for kindergarten applications, and the start of the City's middle and high school application processes.
Have an NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)? Sign up for NYCSA today to get access to your child's grades, attendance information, and more, including important updates regarding City schools!
The Morning BellNovember 30, 2020
All NYC public schools will switch to full-time remote instruction until further notice.
Richard A. CarranzaNovember 18, 2020
As blended and remote learning continues across New York City throughout the 2020–21 school year, City public school students are completing their school assignments with outstanding work worthy of any school bulletin board. In celebration of our students’ efforts this year, we’re inviting City public school students, teachers, and families to participate in our yearlong “Show Your Schoolwork” series—let us know what great schoolwork you’ve finished (or helped finish) this school year, and send us pictures or video about the work by completing our online “Show Your Schoolwork NYC” intake form!
The Morning BellNovember 12, 2020
Show your appreciation for your favorite teachers and college counselors by submitting your nominees for the City's ninth annual Big Apple Awards by Sunday, January 10, 2021!
The Morning BellNovember 6, 2020
From November 2–15, 2020, NYC public school students who are currently in remote-only instructional settings can switch to in-person learning for the 2020–2021 school year. Learn more about Blended Learning and the DOE's Learning Preference Form, and make your selection by November 15!
The Morning BellNovember 4, 2020
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
Time is running out to complete the 2020 Census! Secure New York City's future by taking 10 minutes to fill out the Census online TODAY!
The Morning BellOctober 1, 2020
In celebration of Climate Week NYC (9/14–9/27) and the NYC Department of Education’s annual Energy Conservation Artwork Contest, 15 student works are being featured on over 1,700 LinkNYC kiosks across the five boroughs. See our winners’ winning pieces, and learn where to find the LinkNYC kiosk nearest to you!
The Morning BellSeptember 30, 2020
The 2020–21 calendar for New York City's public schools is finally here. Available in ten languages, you can now take note of this school year's important dates, including Thanksgiving Recess, Winter Break, and Spring Recess.
The Morning BellSeptember 16, 2020
As New York begins its recovery from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, NYC public schools are preparing for in-school instruction this fall. Learn more about the health and safety protocols that the NYC Department of Education will be implementing across all City public schools for the 2020–2021 school year.
The Morning BellSeptember 16, 2020
As our #DOEconnected series continues, we catch up with a 2020 Big Apple Award-winning teacher who talks with us about how she has adapted her in-person instructional practices when she transitioned to remote instruction last spring.
The Morning BellAugust 28, 2020
After a school year unlike any other, thousands of students are graduating from City schools this August. Watch Chancellor Carranza mark the occasion with a special message for the latest members of NYC's Class of 2020!
The Morning BellAugust 27, 2020
When NYC schools transitioned to remote learning this past spring, many wondered how schools could maintain a sense of "community" for their students, staff members, and families. As our #DOEconnected series continues, we catch up with a 2020 Big Apple Award-winning teacher who talked about her methods for maintaining close relationships with students and colleagues in an era of social distancing.
The Morning BellAugust 7, 2020
Amid the challenges of the current health crisis, Principal Jodie Cohen and the James Madison High School (JMHS) community have been working harder than ever to identify and implement tools that work best for their community. For this week's edition of #DOEconnected, learn how one principal used what worked with her students and staff to create best practices!
The Morning BellJuly 31, 2020
Summer is the perfect time of year to catch up on reading. Check out our list of age-appropriate books that City families can read all summer long!
The Morning BellJuly 29, 2020
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