Announcements

New York City Public Schools Announces a Significant Rise in Student Participation in the State Seal of Civic Readiness

Jul 29, 2025

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Passage of New York City Public Schools’ New Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy for Upcoming School Year

Jul 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

Mayor Adams Continues “We Outside Summer” by Announcing 11 Schoolyards to Open to Public as Part of “Schoolyards to Playgrounds” Program

Jul 14, 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa today announced the opening of 11 new sites in the city’s “ Schoolyards to Playgrounds ” program, delivering on another key commitment of Mayor Adams’ 2025 State of the City .

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles Ramos, and DYCD Commissioner Howard Continue "We Outside Summer" By Kicking Off Summer Rising

Jul 2, 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard today celebrated the first day of the 2025 Summer Rising season at P.S. 154 Harriet Tubman, kicking off an exciting summer of engaging academics and enrichment.

Mayor Adams and Chancellor Aviles Ramos’ Statement on Strong Academic Gains in Reading and Math Made By New York City Public School Students During 2024-25 School Year

Jul 2, 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos today released the following statement on the latest screener results, assessments given to New York City Public Schools students to gauge reading and math skills for the 2024-2025 school year.

New York City Public Schools Announces The Winners of The 2025 Big Apple Awards

Jun 24, 2025

Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Celebrates Year-End Achievements

Jun 23, 2025

Chancellor Aviles-Ramos' First Year Focused on Inclusive Learning Environments, Family and Community Empowerment, and Critical Program Supports

Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Expands Language Access Services by Adding Three New Covered Languages to Official School Communications

Jun 20, 2025

Albanian, Uzbek, and Ukrainian Languages Added in the 2025-2026 School Year Family Communications

Mayor Adams, DCWP, NYC Public Schools Unveil 'Financial Literacy for Youth' Initiative, Announce First School Districts to Receive Financial Educators for Students

Jun 18, 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga, and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos today unveiled key details of the Adams administration’s “Financial Literacy for Youth” initiative to make sure that every public school student can learn how to save and spend money by 2030.

New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Announces 2025 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections Results

Jun 16, 2025

This year’s elections experienced a notable 24% increase in applications, highlighting stronger parent and community engagement.

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles Ramos Announce Historic New Inclusive Early Childhood Center in Brooklyn to Open This Fall

Jun 4, 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos today announced a first-ever inclusive early childhood education center, also known as an annex, for children in general education classes and for children with autism and other disabilities in Flatbush, Brooklyn that will open for the 2025-2026 school year.

Chancellor Aviles-Ramos and Deputy Chancellor Foti Announce the Launch of Student Safety & Independence Training for Families

Jun 3, 2025

Pilot Consists of Expert Led Travel Sessions to Empower and Support Children with Disabilities

New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Launches Pilot for Hidden Voices: Jewish Americans

May 13, 2025

New York City Public Schools and No Kid Hungry NY Honor This Year’s “NYC Hunger Heroes” and City’s Food Education Champions

May 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.

New York City Public Schools Issues New Head Start Request For Information

May 9, 2025

This non-binding, voluntary Request for Information will open on May 12.

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Announce Seven new Schools Opening in 2025-2026 Academic Year

May 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.

Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos Celebrates Next Phase for Community and Citywide Education Councils Elections

Apr 29, 2025

Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Celebrates Sustainability Efforts in Recognition of Earth Day

Apr 22, 2025

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Expand Signature Initiatives NYC Reads and NYC Solves, Continue to Strengthen Literacy and Math Instruction in New York City

Apr 21, 2025

With This Expansion, Over 490,000 Students Will Benefit From NYC Reads and NYC Solves By 2025-2026 School Year. NYC Reads Will Be Implemented in Middle Schools for First Time.

Mayor Adams Makes Historic $167 Million Long-Term Commitment to Fund Critical Early Childhood Education Programming

Apr 16, 2025

Adams Administration Baselines Funding for 3-K Citywide Expansion and Special Education Pre-K. Adams Administration to Strategically Realign Head Start Program to Prioritize Services for Children Who Need Them Most, Expand Early Head Start for Younger Children.