Parent University
Classes for NYC Families
Parent University seeks to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities.
Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood. Even if you are not a parent, we encourage you to become involved with Parent University.  With an expanding course list Parent University is ready to support you. Register and enroll for a course today!
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Discover New York City's Great Outdoors through the Urban Park Rangers
For students of all ages
Events run through January 2025
Cost: Free
Registration Deadlines Vary
Since 1979, NYC Parks' Urban Park Rangers have helped New Yorkers and visitors of all ages discover and explore the City's natural world through environmental education, outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and active conservation.
Check out the Urban Park Rangers' Events webpage to learn about events happening at City parks near you—sign up directly for your desired events through NYC Parks' webpage.
Join Us for the Chancellor's Listening Tour in Brooklyn!
11/26/2024 - Brooklyn
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thomas Jefferson High School
Location: 400 Granville Payne Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
This fall, Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos will be embarking upon a Five-Borough Listening Tour to open dialogue with school communities across New York City. We enthusiastically invite parents, educators, students, and local leaders to share their perspectives on key educational issues affecting our city's public school families and students.
An event will be held in each borough of New York City featuring structured discussions on topics such as special education, curriculum development, and mental health resources, culminating in a Q&A session with Chancellor Aviles-Ramos and NYCPS leaders.
Please complete this form to register to attend a session in your borough and request language interpretation if needed—you may register up until the day of the event!
Get the Good Stuff
New Yorkers who participate in SNAP can get free fruits and vegetables at certain NYC supermarkets through Get the Good Stuff! For every dollar spent using SNAP/EBT on eligible produce, you get a matching dollar to use for your next purchase: http://on.nyc.gov/44rSLW8
Eligible foods include:
- Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs
- Frozen fruits, vegetables and beans without added sugar, salt or fat
- Canned and jarred fruits, vegetables, beans and lentils without added sugar, salt or fat
- Dried beans, lentils, fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt or fat