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NYC Public Schools Celebrate Juneteenth on June 20

For the first time ever, NYC public schools will be closed on Monday, June 20 in celebration of Juneteenth. Learn more about the heritage and history behind our nation's annual celebration of emancipation, and check out our official Juneteenth website for resources, including books, digital exhibits, and more!

The Morning BellJune 17, 2022

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Beyond the Classroom DOE Celebrations Featured

Celebrate Juneteenth

Learn more about the heritage and history behind our nation's annual celebration of emancipation, and check out our official Juneteenth website for resources, including books, digital exhibits, and more!

The Morning BellJune 19, 2021

M.S. 217 teacher, Carolina Restrepo talks about her work

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We Are DOE: Carolina Restrepo, CS Teacher

We return to M.S. 217 for our third computer science-focused "We Are DOE" profile—learn more about Carolina Restrepo, a first-year computer science teacher.

The Morning BellOctober 31, 2019