January 25, 2023 Dear Parents and Families, The connection between families and schools is a crucial component of student success. As parents who are engaged in the educational process, you have a unique perspective on your children’s experiences and how schools can help students thrive after they graduate from high school. The New …
Good Morning, Hope your year is off to a great start! My name is Samira I am a Community Engagement Specialist with the New York City’s Civic Engagement Commission (CEC), the first democratically elected commission responsible for promoting inclusive civic participation for all New Yorkers. We would be delighted if you can join us in …
Dear Parent Leaders, Please see press release announcing Proposed Changes in Direct Response to Recommendations Made by Fair Student Funding Working Group Convened in 2022 at https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/055-23/mayor-adams-chancellor-banks-push-increase-equity-fair-student-funding-formula# Sincerely, The FACE Team Division of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) NYC Public Schools 52 Chambers Street| NY, NY 10007 ccecinfo@schools.nyc.gov Connect with us on schools.nyc.gov Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Dear Council Members (Bcc’d), The local state of emergency declared by the Mayor to address the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended through February 19, 2023. Accordingly, CCECs may continue to hold their meetings remotely through that date if they determine that the COVID-19 pandemic affects or impairs their ability to hold an in-person meeting. This includes …
The Voice—and Light—of Our Future Dear Colleagues, I couldn’t have been prouder as I watched 11 brilliant elementary, middle, and high-school students take the stage at the New-York Historical Society last week as part of SoapboxNYC—an annual student-voice showcase. Our students spoke passionately and eloquently on serious topics such as gun violence, women’s rights, equal …
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Community Update: January 17th Dear Friend, Happy New Year! Here’s to a year filled with happiness, friendship, new opportunities, good health, and of course, bold progressive changes. As I celebrated MLK Day yesterday, I reflected on the work to come in the fight for racial justice, as well as the incredible progress our country has made …
Are you a parent to a High School Student in Queens? Join Citywide Council on High Schools and become a Queen’s Representative. Give your voice as a parent to shape policies and priorities in New York City Schools. Eligibility Must be a parent of a current High School student in Queens How to Apply Please e-mail …