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About Us Leadership Pathways About Our Schools School Support Community and High School Superintendents Frequently Asked Questions Funding Our Schools Data About Schools DOE Leadership News About NYC Schools Academics Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Offices & Programs Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety & Activities Performance & Accountability	About Our Schools The New York City Department of Education consists of over 1,700 schools that serve about 1.1 million students each year. Children First New York City's public schools are managed by Chancellor Dennis Walcott under the principles of Children First: leadership, empowerment, and accountability. Raising the Bar Read about our commitment to action for getting students ready for college and careers. District Family Advocates Our District Family Advocates provide a local avenue for parents to address concerns. Community and High School Superintendents Community Superintendents manage schools that serve grades K-8, while High School Superintendents manage our high schools. School Support Networks provide both academic and operational services to schools. They support principals, teachers, students, and the whole school community. Talent Office It takes talented teachers and high-quality school leaders to ensure that every New York City student succeeds.

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