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Chancellor Fariña Visits NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics
Jan 24, 2018
Today, Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña joined students from the Bronx and Queens for a visit to the NYC Center for Aerospace and Applied Mathematics (Space Center).
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Chancellor Fariña Announces 33 New Pre-K Dual Language Programs
Jan 16, 2018
63 pre-K Dual Language programs will be offered in five languages across the City beginning in September 2018.
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Chancellor Fariña Announces 51 Percent Increase in Number of High School Juniors Taking SAT Exam
Jan 11, 2018
Record-high 61,800 juniors took the SAT in the first year of the citywide SAT School Day – up from 40,803 juniors last year
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Chancellor Fariña Announces Annual Arts in School Report, Celebrating Record-High Number of Certified Arts Teachers Citywide
Jan 8, 2018
Report Shows $17 Million Increase in Arts Programming Across All Schools
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NYC Schools Open Friday, January 5, 2018
Jan 3, 2018
New York City district schools will be open tomorrow, Friday, January 5, 2018. All field trips requiring yellow school buses will be cancelled. All other programs and activities will be held as scheduled.
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Schools Closed Thursday, January 4 Due to Severe Weather Conditions
Jan 2, 2018
Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be closed Thursday, January 4, 2018. After-school programs, adult education, YABC programs, and PSAL activities are also cancelled.
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Thank You
Dec 21, 2017
Chancellor Fariña announces her retirement
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Chancellor Fariña, Deputy Mayor Buery and Senior Advisor Gabrielle Fialkoff Announce Expansion of Vision Partnership with Warby Parker to 97 Additional Community Schools
Dec 4, 2017
Expansion provides an additional 118,000 students at all 227 Community Schools across the City with vision screenings. Approximately 20,000 pairs of glasses will be distributed at no cost to families this school year
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Chancellor Fariña Kicks off Computer Science Education Week, Announces New CS4All Hack League
Dec 4, 2017
Computer Science for All initiative bringing computer science education to every elementary, middle and high school by 2025. Part of Mayor and Chancellor’s Equity and Excellence for All agenda
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Chancellor Fariña Announces Highest-Ever Percentage of Students Enrolling in College
Nov 14, 2017
57 Percent of Class of 2016 Enrolled In a College Program, Up 6 Percentage Points from Class of 2013
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Chancellor Fariña Announces Reforms to Strengthen and Expand Anti-Bullying Programs in Schools
Oct 30, 2017
City dedicates $8 million to support new community workshops, reporting portal, mental health training, expansion of student clubs and increased protection for students that will enhance supports for students, families and staff
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Chancellor Fariña Announces Sixth Annual Big Apple Awards Honoring Outstanding Teachers
Oct 26, 2017
Students, Families, School Staff, and Community Members Invited to Nominate Outstanding Teachers from Across New York City
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Chancellor Fariña Announces Record Number of Interpretation Services Provided to Families
Oct 25, 2017
Interpretation services for families with limited English proficiency tripled due to expansion of language access programs
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Mayor de Blasio, Chancellor Fariña and Borough President Adams Announce 15 Brooklyn Schools to Participate in Meatless Mondays
Oct 23, 2017
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Chancellor Fariña Announces 456 Schools Participating in College Application Week
Oct 16, 2017
Key part of College Access for All initiative promoting a schoolwide college-going culture
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Chancellor Fariña Announces District 1 School Diversity Plan
Oct 16, 2017
The District 1 school diversity plan is the result of extensive work and advocacy by local parents, community leaders, and educators, and has unanimous support from District 1 school principals
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Mayor de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Fariña Announce Expansion of 3-K for All
Oct 12, 2017
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Chancellor Fariña Announces Record Number of NYC Students Taking and Passing Advanced Placement Exams
Oct 10, 2017
AP for All and Computer Science for All drive significant increases in participation and performance
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Chancellor Fariña, Deputy Mayor Buery, Senior Advisor Fialkoff, Sprint’s 1Million Project Launch Initiative to Provide Free Wi-Fi Devices to Over 30,000 Public School Students
Sep 28, 2017
Students will be able to use the devices to complete assignments, study, and do research outside of school hours
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Letter from Chancellor Fariña on the Tragedy in the Bronx
Sep 27, 2017
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