Chancellor's Five-Borough Listening Tour

Safety and School Culture

Launching anti-bullying and anti-vaping campaigns this spring.

Student Mental Health

Opening 20 new school-based mental health clinics.

Mindfulness in Schools

Building on Mayor Eric Adams' commitment to wellness with our Mindful Breath Practices initiative.

Safe Passage for Students and Families

Continued partnerships with the NYPD, including the NYPD School Safety Division, and local community members.

Continued partnerships with community members through our violence prevention initiative, Project PIVOT.

Supporting Our Immigrant Students and Families

Continued training for staff on our policies related to non-local law enforcement, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Safer Access Program

By this summer, all schools will be a part of the Safer Access Program.

Facilities and Repairs

Launched an online tool to monitor and track repairs.

Time, Flexibility, and Job-Embedded Coaching for NYC Reads and NYC Solves

Offering funding, flexibility, and time during the workday for teachers to engage in professional learning and job-embedded support.

Customized Classroom Resources

Collaborating with external partners to develop customized classroom resources and broadening our autism training offerings.

Helping Students Gain Real-World Experiences

Continuing to pair teachers and educators with industry experts.

Mindfulness Training for Staff and Teachers

Continuing to offer yoga and mindfulness workshops to staff and educators.

Expanded Access to ProLearner

Streamlining registration for in-person and online professional learning events.

Support for AI Implementation

Continuing to expand resources to help educators harness AI's potential.

NYC Reads Ambassador Program

Training parents as local community partners to promote literacy strategies.

Language Access

Providing annual training and best practices with school staff on translation and interpretation services.

Early Childhood Education

Investing in Pre-K opportunities by growing our programs in communities where families need them.

Supports for Students in Temporary Housing and Community Partnerships

Hired 100 new shelter staff to assist our students in temporary housing.

Supporting Schools and Families with Digital Tools

Expanding the use of free, secure NYCPS digital tools like the Grades, Attendance, and Messaging application (GAMA).