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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Become an NYC Parks Lifeguard
For swimmers aged 16 or older
Candidates must pass qualifying test before Lifeguard Training begins
Must Pass Qualifying Test by March 16, 2025
Are you ready to rise to the challenge and help keep New Yorkers safe by keeping a close watch on our pools and beaches next summer?
Consider becoming an NYC Parks Lifeguard!
Qualified candidates are placed into NYC Parks' Lifeguard Training program, where you'll strengthen your swimming technique and endurance, learn crucial lifesaving techniques, and receive certification to become an NYC Parks Lifeguard. Candidates who successfully complete the training program will then be offered full-time positions at City beaches and pools this summer.
To learn more, visit NYC Parks' "Become an NYC Parks Lifeguard" webpage, and brush up on your swimming skills at one of their Swim Prep sessions before signing up for a qualifying test.
Represent Your Borough in Minecraft
For K–12 students; sign up in teams
Events run throughout...
Contact: minecraft@schools.nyc.gov
Submission Deadline: March 7, 2025
NYC Public Schools, in partnership with Minecraft Education and C40's Reinventing Cities initiative, is hosting the Battle of the Boroughs (BOTB) Minecraft Build Challenge, an esports competition for students in grades K–12. Students register and work in teams to create inclusive, future-ready city spaces within Minecraft. These teams then compete in borough-specific, in-person competition rounds to determine champions for each borough for each grade division (elementary, middle, and high school bands). Borough champions then face one another in the Mayor's Cup final later this year.