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Chancellor Banks Launches Updated HIV Curriculum Across All Grades
Sep 26, 2023
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Schools Chancellor David C. Banks Brings Schoolwide Climate Action Days to All New York City Public Schools
Sep 22, 2023
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Chancellor David C. Banks 2023 State of Our Schools Remarks
Sep 20, 2023
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NYC Releases Action Plan in Anticipation of Potential Strike by New York City School Bus Drivers
Aug 28, 2023
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today released an action plan that would proactively notify and help support families in case of a potential strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1181, which represents about half of the bus drivers and attendants who serve NYC Public School students.
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Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David C. Banks Partner With Planet Fitness To Promote Free Summer Access to Fitness for All NYC High School Students
Jun 29, 2023
Marking the second year of partnership between NYC Department of Education and Planet Fitness, the High School Summer Pass™ program gives NYC teens ages 14-19 the opportunity to work out for free all summer long
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Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, and Commissioner Vasan Bring Mindful Breathing Practices to all New York City Public Schools
Jun 27, 2023
All New York City Public Schools Will Soon Be Required to Offer Mindful Breathing Practices Every School Day. Announcement Will Make Department of Education Only Public School System Nationwide With Yoga Alliance-Approved School-Based Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training Curriculum.
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Chancellor Banks Announces Results for 2023 Citywide and Community Education Council Elections
Jun 16, 2023
Parent voter turnout is comparable to 2021 voter turnout. Record turnout increases in six districts.
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Schools Chancellor David C. Banks Releases Annual Arts-in-Schools Report
May 23, 2023
New York City Public Schools increases arts offerings across grades and doubles-down on commitment to prioritizing arts instruction. Nearly 100 percent of schools are offering at least one arts discipline.
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What They Are Saying: New Yorkers Hail Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Announcement of “New York City Reads” Campaign
May 9, 2023
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Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks Launch Major new Citywide Campaign to Dramatically Strengthen Literacy
May 9, 2023
New Initiative, ‘New York City Reads,’ Will Help NYC Lead Nation’s Public Schools by Putting Literacy at Core After Years of Decreasing or Stagnant City, State, and National Literacy Rates. Birth Through Graduation Campaign Utilizes Strategies Rooted in Science of Reading. Initiative to Be Phased in Over Two Years, Supported by Intensive Professional Development for Educators. Campaign Will Also Include Early Childhood Education and High School Math Components.
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New York City Department of Education Convenes Working Group on Class Size Legislation Implementation
Apr 18, 2023
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NYC Public Schools Amends Procurement Policy To Increase Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Apr 6, 2023
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Mayor Adams, Schools Chancellor Banks, DYCD Commissioner Howard Announce Launch Of Summer Rising Enrollment Portal
Mar 31, 2023
Applications for Summer Rising 2023 Seats Open on April 17, 2023. Updated Summer Rising Enrollment Process Built on Community Feedback
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New York City Public Schools Partners With Special Olympics NY To Expand Access to Sports for Students With Disabilities
Mar 27, 2023
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Mayor Adams and Schools Chancellor Banks Announce Launch of the Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs Esports Competition
Mar 8, 2023
Students and educators are encouraged to enter the competition before the April 5, 2023 deadline.
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New York City Kicks Off Fifth Annual Civics Week
Mar 6, 2023
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Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks, Assembly Member Carroll Announce Investment in Landmark Dyslexia Programs in Brooklyn
Feb 9, 2023
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Testimony of New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks: New York State Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
Feb 8, 2023
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Statement From Chancellor Banks Regarding Video of Memphis Police Beating That Caused Death of Tyre Nichols
Jan 27, 2023
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Chancellor Banks Makes Statement on Proposed Co-Locations
Jan 23, 2023
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