2019–20 school year

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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

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The Month Ahead (November 2019)

See what's ahead for NYC public schools in November 2019. Highlights include Election Day, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Thanksgiving Recess.

The Morning BellNovember 1, 2019

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DOE Adds Vacation Day to 2019–2020 School Calendar

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

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The Month Ahead (October 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

Mosaic of all 10 Versions of the NYC Public School Guidebook (2019–20)

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NYC Public School Guidebook Now Available

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

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What it Takes to Open NYC Schools

Getting the largest public school system in the country ready for the first day of school is no easy task. Learn how the NYC Department of Education prepares 1800+ schools and 140,000 staff members for a successful school year!

The Morning BellSeptember 4, 2019