NYC PS & You – $30M — And Counting — Saved For College and Career 01/26/2024

NYC PS & You – $30M — And Counting — Saved For College and Career 01/26/2024

العربية /  বাংলা /  中文 /  Français /  Kreyòl ayisyen /  한국어 /  Русский / Español / اردو  $30M — And Counting — Saved For College and Career Dear New Yorkers, When I talk about reimagining education, I often think of the real-world skills our children need to thrive in today’s society. One practical skill that is critically important—and too often overlooked—is financial …

News from the UFT for Bronx parents and caregivers

Dear Parent / Caregiver, Happy New Year! I hope your family had an enjoyable winter break.  Last month, the UFT filed a lawsuit against Mayor Adams to restore funding to our schools and prevent his drastic budget cuts. If they aren’t stopped, these cuts will damage our children’s schools and school communities. Visit the UFT’s website to …

College Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities is Tomorrow 01/25

Join HESC for the College Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities event, where we’ll provide valuable information on the numerous financial aid programs available to New York State students with disabilities.  Our financial aid experts will review the programs and answer any questions you have on navigating the financial aid process. ​​​​​​​1/25/24 (Registration Link ) 6pm – …

Family Newsletter from Commissioner Rosa – 01-24-2024

January 24, 2024   Dear Parents and Families,   Happy New Year! The New York State Education Department (NYSED) began 2024 with a reaffirmed commitment to fostering a culture of educational excellence across the state—with a spotlight on reading and writing. Literacy is the cornerstone of academic success and a foundational skill for 21st-century learners. …

Meeting the Moment – Chancellor Banks

Dear Colleagues,  Yesterday, I shared remarks with staff, superintendents, faith-based organizations, elected officials, and other community leaders about how we as a school system are meeting this difficult moment, as the conflict in the Middle East continues and acts of hate surge across our country. I encourage you to review my remarks to learn how we …

Community Fair – January 29, 2024

Good morning, I’m excited about the Prospect Heights Educational Campus 1st Annual Community Fair that will take place on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 10:00 am -1:00 PM. It will be held in the Prospect Heights Educational Campus student cafeteria with attendees entering scanning on President Street, located between Classon and Franklin Avenues.  The community fair …

SUNY News for You and Your Students | January 2024

As we transition to a new year, we want to thank you for the role you play in helping your students prepare for their futures. We’re pleased to share these new-year events and news items and look forward to working with you throughout 2024. For Counselors | SUNY School Counselor Forum Save the date! On …

Reminder! Fellowship Opportunity: First Tech Fund Fellowship: Info Sessions for 2024 Applications

First Tech Fund (FTF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to empowering low-income high school students to identify, navigate, and attain academic and professional   opportunities by providing a supportive, adaptive ecosystem where students get access to free tech, free broadband, skills training, social capital, mentorship, and more. Applications for First Tech Fund’s 2024-2025 Fellowship Program …

Join us for a virtual information session about Elementary Admissions

العربية /  বাংলা /  中文 /  Français /  Kreyòl ayisyen /  한국어 /  Русский / Español / اردو Dear Families,  Join us for a virtual information session about Elementary Admissions. All NYC families with children born in 2019, 2020, and 2021 are invited to join us at a virtual information session covering 3-K, Pre-K, and kindergarten (including Gifted and Talented) admissions. After the presentation, we’ll respond to your questions.  During each session we’ll walk …