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                    Mayor Adams and Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Release Action Plan To Protect Student Transportation Amid Potential Bus Service DisruptionOct 27, 2025 Proactive Measures Include Free OMNY Cards, Rideshare Options, and Reimbursements to Ensure Uninterrupted Transportation Access for All Students 
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                    Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Announces Completion of the Boldly Reimagining Multilingual Report, Expands Programs to Support Multilingual LearnersOct 15, 2025 
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                    Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announces Hidden Voices: Latines in United States History to Enrich Hispanic Heritage Month CurriculumOct 9, 2025 
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                    What They Are Saying: Community Leaders, Parents, and Elected Officials Praise Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos 2025 State of Our Schools AddressSep 29, 2025 
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                    Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Delivers 2025 State of Our Schools RemarksSep 29, 2025 
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                    Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Delivers 2025 State of Our Schools AddressSep 29, 2025 Highlights Include an Expansion of NYCPS Cares, New Systems of Supports Under NYC Reads, New AI Framework, And Landmark Results Of This Year’s Principal Satisfaction Survey 
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                    New York City Public Schools Reports Record Growth in New York State Seal of Biliteracy RecipientsSep 12, 2025 
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                    New York City Public Schools Celebrates 10 Million Books Borrowed On Its Citywide Digital LibraryAug 28, 2025 
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                    Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Celebrate Grades 3–8 State Test Score Data Showing Increased Proficiency for 2024–2025 School YearAug 11, 2025 English Language Arts Proficiency Increased 7.2 Points, Math Proficiency Increased 3.5 Points; City Proficiency Rates Higher Than New York State, Reached Highest Level Since 2012; Increases Align with Citywide Investment in Evidence-Based Reading Instruction for Public School Students 
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                    New York City Public Schools Announces a Significant Rise in Student Participation in the State Seal of Civic ReadinessJul 29, 2025 
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                    Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Passage of New York City Public Schools’ New Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy for Upcoming School YearJul 23, 2025 Policy Reflects Extensive Stakeholder Engagement and Input, Complies with State Mandate Passed in Albany Earlier This Year; $25 Million in Funding for School Implementation Part of Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget, Building on “Best Budget Ever”; Investments Continue Adams Administration’s Commitment to Making New York City Best Place to Raise a Family 
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                    New York City Public Schools Announces The Winners of The 2025 Big Apple AwardsJun 24, 2025 
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                    Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Celebrates Year-End AchievementsJun 23, 2025 Chancellor Aviles-Ramos' First Year Focused on Inclusive Learning Environments, Family and Community Empowerment, and Critical Program Supports 
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                    Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Expands Language Access Services by Adding Three New Covered Languages to Official School CommunicationsJun 20, 2025 Albanian, Uzbek, and Ukrainian Languages Added in the 2025-2026 School Year Family Communications 
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                    New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Announces 2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections ResultsJun 16, 2025 This year’s elections experienced a notable 24% increase in applications, highlighting stronger parent and community engagement. 
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                    Chancellor Aviles-Ramos and Deputy Chancellor Foti Announce the Launch of Student Safety & Independence Training for FamiliesJun 3, 2025 Pilot Consists of Expert Led Travel Sessions to Empower and Support Children with Disabilities 
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                    New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Launches Pilot for Hidden Voices: Jewish AmericansMay 13, 2025 
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                    New York City Public Schools and No Kid Hungry NY Honor This Year’s “NYC Hunger Heroes” and City’s Food Education ChampionsMay 12, 2025 Dedicated Cooks, Food Service Workers, and Aides Serve Nearly One Million New York City Students Each Day. Food Education Champions Help Students Develop Life-Long Healthy and Informed Habits. 
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                    New York City Public Schools Issues New Head Start Request For InformationMay 9, 2025 This non-binding, voluntary Request for Information will open on May 12. 
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                    Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Seven new Schools Opening in 2025-2026 Academic YearMay 5, 2025 New Schools Will Add More Than 3,842 New Seats, Innovative Learning, and Advanced Curriculum Across Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. Announcement Expands Access to Additional Career Technical Education Opportunities to More New York City Public School Students. 
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