Announcements

New York City Public Schools Unveils Framework for Class Size Planning and Funding for the 2025–26 School Year

Oct 31, 2024

Developed in Partnership with the UFT and CSA; Framework will Result in School-Based Plans for Compliance with the Class Size Mandate

New York City Public Schools: “Meeting the Moment” to Combat Hate and Bias in Our Schools

Oct 7, 2024

Building on Comprehensive “Meeting the Moment” Agenda, New York City Public Schools Launches Anti-Hate Hotline

Mayor Adams Announces Appointment of Melissa Aviles-Ramos as Next Chancellor of New York City Public Schools System

Sep 25, 2024

Lifelong Educator Aviles-Ramos Has Been with New York City Public Schools for Nearly Two Decades, Has Proven Record of Drastically Increasing Graduation Rates. Announcement Builds on Nearly Three-Years of Signature Education Accomplishments That Transformed How Students Learn to Read and Do Math; Expanded Access to Early Childhood Education, Gifted and Talented Programs, Employment Opportunities for Youth, and More

Mayor Adams’ Statement on New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks’ Retirement

Sep 24, 2024

Chancellor David C. Banks Delivers 2024 State of Our Schools Remarks

Sep 17, 2024

All New York City Public School Nurses to Participate in Suicide Prevention Online Training Course From the JED Foundation

Aug 27, 2024

The new initiative offers support and training in identifying, screening, and referring pre-K–12 students at risk of suicide to life-saving services

New York City Public Schools Releases Grades 3 – 8 State Test Score Data for 2023–24 School Year

Aug 21, 2024

Math scores in grades 3-8 increased 3.5 points. English Language Arts scores increased 1.8 points in grades K-2, decreased 2.6 points in grades 3-8.

Chancellor David C. Banks Names Simone Hawkins as Deputy Chancellor of Early Childhood Education

Jul 26, 2024

Statement From Chancellor David C. Banks on the Departure of Deputy Chancellor Dr. Kara Ahmed

Jul 9, 2024

Chancellor David C. Banks Names Melissa Aviles-Ramos as Deputy Chancellor of Family and Community Engagement and External Affairs

Jul 8, 2024

Chancellor David C. Banks Names Kenita Lloyd as Chief of Staff

Jul 3, 2024

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Unveil More Equitable Vision for Future of New York City Public Schools With Signature Math Initiative and new Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning

Jun 24, 2024

Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Celebrate Two Years of Record Achievements in Education

Jun 23, 2024

Record-Achievements During First Half of Adams Administration Aimed at Investing in School Communities, Bolstering Student Curriculum to Drive Accelerated Outcomes, and Creating an Equitable and Comprehensive Learning Environment

2024 Admissions Cycle Data Release

Jun 20, 2024

Today New York City Public Schools is releasing a summary of the fall 2024 admissions processes.

“Nothing About Us Without Us” Art Competition Winners To Have Work Displayed in MTA Stations for Disability Pride Month

Jun 18, 2024

67 Mentors and Students Honored at First-Ever ‘The Key Awards’ Ceremony

May 30, 2024

New York City Public Schools Unveils Next Phase of Class Size Reduction Plan for 2024–2025 School Year

May 28, 2024

Plan includes an immediate $182 million going to schools for next year to support class size reduction.

Spoken Testimony of Chancellor David Banks Before the Committee on Education & Workforce

May 8, 2024

NYC Public Schools Distribute Two Millionth ‘Civics for All’ Comic Book

May 2, 2024

Publication makes NYCPS one of the top ten comic book distributors in the United States.

New York City Public Schools Continues To “Meet the Moment”

May 1, 2024

Announces New Initiatives to Bring More Resources to Schools; Key Milestones Met on “Meeting the Moment” Comprehensive Action Plan, Including Training of 1,600 Principals on Applying the Discipline Code, Navigating Difficult Conversations Training, and Launch of Interfaith Advisory Council