News and Announcements

Each Community Education Council (CEC) hosts a Town Hall in their district with the Chancellor once during the CEC’s two-year term. This is an opportunity to share information, hear the community concerns and respond to questions.
Please register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_SgifqGYrQ0ySD4U4hzw6Gw 

 

May 19th,2025

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Families of students currently in grades K–3 who are interested in placing their children into New York City's Gifted & Talented programs can submit an application for consideration beginning April 21, 2024. Eligibility will be based on report card grades, and the application deadline will be on May 9, 2024.

Learn more on our official Gifted & Talented (G&T) webpage, and sign up to get the latest G&T news and updates delivered straight to your email inbox!

Spring is here, and opportunities for students are sprouting all over! See what learning and earning opportunities are available for NYC public school students this month and beyond, including scholarships, grants, free classes and access to cultural institutions, and even paid internships, and register/apply for them today!

Level up your Spring and Summer Recesses TODAY

 (April 22–May 2)

Generally, students in grades 3–8 who attend schools in New York State are given the State's annual English Language Arts exams every spring. The test, a two-day, untimed exam featuring both multiple-choice and open-ended questions that are based on short passages included in the test, will be scored and evaluated in compliance with policies established by both the State Education Department and the NYC Department of Education.

Learn more about the State's ELA exams on our webpage, and speak with your child's teachers for their school's exact exam dates and times as well as for any questions regarding testing accommodations, if applicable.

New York City Public Schools will be closed from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18 for Spring Recess. http://schools.nyc.gov/calendar

 

As New York City public school students are gearing up for spring recess next week, New York's public libraries are busier than ever! From reading challenges to extra support for teens applying for financial aid for college, check out the latest offerings from The New York Public Library (NYPL)—serving the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), and Queens Public Library (QPL).

See what's happening this month

 

 On April 26, 10 AM-4 PM, walk, run, bike, and celebrate car-free streets with: 7 Expanded car-free routes, Live music & public ar,t FREE 30-minute @CitiBikeNYC rides Info: http://nyc.gov/carfreenyc

Eligible low-income NYC residents receive a half-price discount on subway and eligible bus fares. Fair Fares NYC eligibility has expanded! See if you qualify today! Visit http://nyc.gov/fairfares or call 311 for more information.

The CUNY Fatherhood Academy (CFA) is a free program designed to promote being a great dad, provide support to unemployed and underemployed dads with their educational goals, and help them get new and better jobs. The program serves dads ages 18-30 through education, employment, and personal development. CFA provides a variety of academic and personal supports, including GED preparation classes, tutoring, individualized counseling, parenting seminars, financial incentives, and job preparation.

CFA offers two program tracks: HSE Prep and College Prep. Additionally, college and career readiness workshops are offered to prepare dads for college enrollment and identify a career path. Attaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma, enrolling in college, increased family time, and getting a new or better job are all essential goals for the dads enrolled in the CFA.

 

Explore CFA Now!

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 Rising temperatures, poor air quality, and extreme weather events have a devastating impact on our health. Climate change is a public health issue, and in NYC, we know it must be addressed to achieve healthier, longer lives: http://on.nyc.gov/4aLCxvt #NPHW