• Stay Healthy All Winter Long

    • Jan 23, 2024
    With winter in full swing, learn more about the resources available to you and your family that can help boost your physical and mental health all season long.
  • Make Your Own Upcycled Bird Feeder for Climate Action Day!

    • Jan 4, 2024
    You can celebrate Climate Action Day at home by recycling your milk carton into a beautiful, homemade birdhouse!
  • The Month Ahead (January 2024)

    • Jan 1, 2024
    Learn more about what's happening in NYC Public Schools in January 2024. Highlights include the end of Kindergarten Admissions, the start of 3-K and Pre-K admissions, MLK, Jr., Day, and the January 2024 administration of New York State Regents Exams.
  • Give Back to Your Community on the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service

    • Dec 20, 2023
    January 15, 2024 is the official Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service. Learn about community service opportunities throughout the City!
  • Don't "Waste" an Opportunity for Climate Action!

    • Dec 19, 2023
    Our second Climate Action Day of the year is coming up on February 7, and the next theme is waste!
  • The 3-K and Pre-K Applications are Open!

    • Dec 19, 2023
    From January 10, 2024 until March 1, 2024, NYC families with children born in 2021 can apply to 3-K programs and children born in 2020 can apply to Pre-K programs for the 2024–25 school year. Learn more about this year's admissions processes, including suggested tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application!
  • Ready to Read: Literacy Resources for Families

    • Dec 19, 2023
    NYC Reads will ensure that every student is receiving high-quality, literacy instruction, as we implement research-supported curriculum in elementary schools across the city. Resources are also available for families to use to help continue building reading skills outside of the classroom.
  • Nominate Your Favorite Educator for the 2024 Big Apple Awards!

    • Dec 19, 2023
    The 2024 Big Apple Awards has begun! Nominate your favorite teacher by January 19, 2024.
  • Exploring Climate Action at Home: Make Your Own "Solar Oven"

    • Dec 6, 2023
    Join in on the fun of our first-ever Climate Action Day on December 6 at home with a solar-powered science project—and enjoy a tasty snack when you’re done! Learn to make your own "solar oven" that can cook your favorite snack with the power of the sun.
  • Stay Connected to Your Child's School with Your NYC Schools Account

    • Dec 1, 2023
    A New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) can help you access your child's grades and transportation information, update important forms, explore exclusive online learning opportunities, stay connected with your local parent leader groups, and more.
  • Submit Your Child's Kindergarten Application By January 19

    • Nov 30, 2023
    There are only a few more weeks until the kindergarten application closes on Friday, January 19, 2024! Learn more about tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application today!
  • Prepare for Remote Learning

    • Nov 29, 2023
    In the event that weather conditions or other emergencies require the temporary closure of public school buildings, students will participate in remote learning at home. Make sure your family is ready with these tips and answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Celebrate Computer Science All Week Long (12/4–12/10/23)

    • Nov 29, 2023
    Learn more about CS Education Week, including some of the events and activities that will be taking place at City schools across the five boroughs, and support CS instruction at home by completing an Hour of Code!