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Big Apple Awards Nominations Now Open!

Dear Parent Leaders, The Big Apple Awards Nominations Are Now Open! As in prior years, the DOE recognizes and celebrates teacher excellence through the Big Apple Awards (BAA). The BAA nomination process for the upcoming cohort of fellows for the 2024–25 school year is now open through January 19.  You and all members of the school community …

Kindergarten Application Now Open!

Dear Parent Leaders, The kindergarten application is now open! If you live in New York City and have a child born in 2019, you can apply to kindergarten by the January 19, 2024, deadline! Please note that kindergarten admission is not first come, first served: there is no advantage to applying early, and all applications received by …

12/14 @ 1 PM | NYC Council Committee on Education w. Committee on State & Federal Legislation — Hearing Notice

Oversight: New Phonics Based Curriculum and Dyslexia Screening in NYC Public Schools Hi there, Please be advised that the New York City Council Committee on Education and the Committee on State & Federal Legislation will hold a joint hearing on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, New York, New York 10007 and via Zoom web conference, on the following topic: Oversight: …

SUNY Financial Aid Sessions

SUNY – Financial Aid Sessions Financial Aid Sessions Prospective students and families are invited to join SUNY for an online workshop which will provide detailed information about the financial aid application and award process. We will review the cost of attendance and explore the types of financial aid available, including the Excelsior Scholarship. During the session, …

CCELL December 5th Calendar & Business Meeting

Good afternoon,  CCELL invites you to our December Calendar & Business Meeting Date: December 5, 2023 Time: 5:30 PM Location: Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007, 2nd Floor Conference Room.  Interpretation services available in Spanish and Mandarin

NYC PS & You – Introducing NYC Teenspace – Free Mental Health Support for Students Ages 13-17

العربية /  বাংলা /  中文 /  Français /  Kreyòl ayisyen /  한국어 /  Русский / Español / اردو Introducing NYC Teenspace – Free Mental Health Support for Students Ages 13-17 Dear New Yorkers, These days, walking through a school hallway or sitting in a classroom, the Covid-19 pandemic can feel like the distant past. Desks are no longer socially distanced. Masks are far …

November 28, 2023 Dear Parents and Families, As we enter the holiday season, now is a perfect time to reflect on the importance of family. I know how much love and care you dedicate each day to supporting your children’s learning—from communicating with their teachers to helping with homework to reading together at bedtime. Thank you …

Tomorrow Is the Last Day to Apply to High School!

العربية /  বাংলা /  中文 /  Français /  Kreyòl ayisyen /  한국어 /  Русский / Español / اردو Dear Families, Tomorrow, December 1 is the deadline to apply to high school. Submit your application one of three ways: Remember, apply to 12 programs and list them on your application in your true order of preference, with your first choice as #1.  Also remember to submit any additional requirements for audition or screened with assessment programs by December 1. Questions?  Best …